SB2021062235 - SUSE update for Salt

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SB2021062235 - SUSE update for Salt

Published: June 22, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021062235
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.


1) Incorrect Implementation of Authentication Algorithm (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-25315)

CWE-ID: CWE-303 - Incorrect Implementation of Authentication Algorithm

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

the vulnerability exists due to incorrect implementation of authentication algorithm in SUSE implementation of salt before 3002.2-3. A local user can execute arbitrary code via salt without providing valid credentials.


2) Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-31607)

CWE-ID: CWE-77 - Command injection

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to command injection in the snapper module. A local user can escalate privileges on a minion.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References