CVE-2009-3564
First published: Mon Dec 08 2008(Updated: )
puppetmasterd in puppet 0.24.6 does not reset supplementary groups when it switches to a different user, which might allow local users to access restricted files.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/0.24.8 | <4.el4 | 4.el4 |
| Puppet | =0.24.6 | |
| CentOS CentOS | ||
| Fedoraproject Fedora | ||
| All of | ||
| Puppet | =0.24.6 | |
| Fedora |
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Reference Links
- http://projects.reductivelabs.com/issues/1806
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=475201
- https://puppet.com/security/cve/cve-2009-3564
- http://projects.reductivelabs.com/issues/show/1806
- https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Security/Classifications
- http://admin.fedoraproject.org/updates/puppet-0.24.8-4.fc10
- http://admin.fedoraproject.org/updates/puppet-0.24.8-4.el5
- http://admin.fedoraproject.org/updates/puppet-0.24.8-4.fc11
- http://admin.fedoraproject.org/updates/puppet-0.24.8-4.el4
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2009-3564
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2009-3564 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-3564
- https://access.redhat.com/hydra/rest/securitydata/cve/CVE-2009-3564.json
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-3564?
CVE-2009-3564 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for local users to access restricted files.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3564?
To fix CVE-2009-3564, upgrade Puppet to version 0.24.8 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2009-3564?
CVE-2009-3564 affects Puppet version 0.24.6 specifically.
Is there any workaround for CVE-2009-3564?
There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2009-3564; upgrading is recommended.
Who is impacted by CVE-2009-3564?
Local users on systems running Puppet 0.24.6 may be impacted by CVE-2009-3564.
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