#VU48205 Incorrect default permissions in Salt - CVE-2020-17490 

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#VU48205 Incorrect default permissions in Salt - CVE-2020-17490

Published: November 6, 2020 / Updated: November 9, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU48205
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-17490
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Salt
Software vendor:
SaltStack

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for files and folders that are set by the application within the TLS module. A local user with access to the system can view contents of files and directories or modify them.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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