SUSE update for SUSE Manager Client Tools



Published: 2022-09-08
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-22967
CWE-ID CWE-287
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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SUSE Manager Debian
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

spacecmd
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

scap-security-guide-debian
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

salt-minion
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

salt-common
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor SUSE

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Improper Authentication

EUVDB-ID: #VU64660

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22967

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to a missing check for PAM_ACCT_MGM return value. A remote user whose account is locked can continue to run Salt commands.

Mitigation

Update the affected package SUSE Manager Client Tools to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Manager Debian: 10-CLIENT-TOOLS-BETA

spacecmd: before 4.3.14-2.33.1

scap-security-guide-debian: before 0.1.62-2.21.1

salt-minion: before 3004+ds-1+2.61.1

salt-common: before 3004+ds-1+2.61.1

External links

http://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2022/suse-su-20223170-1/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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