CVE-2024-38823
Description
A reply attack vector has been discovered in the salt project. When not using TLS encryption the specific messages sent to the salt master may be replayed by an attacker.
Statement
Red Hat Product Security has determined that this vulnerability does not affect any currently supported Red Hat product. This assessment may evolve based on further analysis and discovery. For more information about this vulnerability and the products it affects, please see the linked references.
Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Access Control
Technical Impact: Gain Privileges or Assume Identity
Messages sent with a capture-relay attack allow access to resources which are not otherwise accessible without proper authentication.
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