Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in SaltStack by SaltStack
CVE-2021-33226

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Saltstack

Status
Salt
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 February 2023

What is CVE-2021-33226?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in SaltStack versions up to 3003, allowing potential attackers to execute arbitrary code via manipulation of the func variable within the salt/salt/modules/status.py file. While there are voices disputing the exploitability of this vulnerability, it raises significant concerns regarding the security practices surrounding input evaluation and the potential risks if left unaddressed.

References

https://github.com/saltstack/salt/blob/master/salt/module...
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1208473

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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