Description Preview
The vulnerability in Chef Server in Chef before versions 0.9.20 and 0.10.x before 0.10.6 allows authenticated users to create admin clients without needing administrative privileges. This issue arises from a lack of proper access control, enabling users with read permission for the validation key to execute a knife client create command with the --admin option, thereby bypassing intended access restrictions.
Overview
This vulnerability in Chef Server allows remote authenticated users to elevate their privileges and bypass access restrictions by creating admin clients without the necessary administrative privileges. By leveraging read permission for the validation key, an attacker can execute a specific command to gain unauthorized access.
Remediation
To remediate this vulnerability, users are advised to upgrade to a fixed version of Chef Server. Users should update to version 0.9.20 or 0.10.6 or later to address this issue. Additionally, it is recommended to review and adjust access control settings to ensure that only authorized users have the necessary permissions to create admin clients.
References
- GitHub Commit: https://github.com/opscode/chef/commit/33f0e9c58bbf047e1b401a834f3abfe72d9a8947
- Opscode Ticket: http://tickets.opscode.com/browse/CHEF-2649
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
