CVE-2011-3871
First published: Thu Oct 27 2011(Updated: )
Puppet 2.7.x before 2.7.5, 2.6.x before 2.6.11, and 0.25.x, when running in `--edit` mode, uses a predictable file name, which allows local users to run arbitrary Puppet code or trick a user into editing arbitrary files.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| rubygems/puppet | >=2.7.0<2.7.5 | 2.7.5 |
| rubygems/puppet | <2.6.11 | 2.6.11 |
| Puppet | =2.7.0 | |
| Puppet | =2.7.1 | |
| Puppet | =2.6.0 | |
| Puppet | =2.6.1 | |
| Puppet | =2.6.2 | |
| Puppet | =2.6.3 | |
| Puppet | =2.6.4 | |
| Puppet | =2.6.5 | |
| Puppet | =2.6.6 | |
| Puppet | =2.6.7 | |
| Puppet | =2.6.8 | |
| Puppet | =2.6.9 | |
| Puppet | =2.6.10 | |
| Puppet | =2.7.2 | |
| Puppet | =2.7.3 | |
| Puppet | =2.7.4 | |
| Puppet | =0.25.1 | |
| Puppet | =0.25.0 | |
| Puppet | =0.25.2 | |
| Puppet | =0.25.3 | |
| Puppet | =0.25.4 | |
| Puppet | =0.25.5 | |
| Puppet | =0.25.6 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/46458
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-October/068061.html
- http://groups.google.com/group/puppet-announce/browse_thread/thread/91e3b46d2328a1cb
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-October/068093.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1223-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1223-2
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-October/068053.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2314
- https://puppet.com/security/cve/cve-2011-3871
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-3871
- https://github.com/puppetlabs/puppet/commit/343c7bd381b63e042d437111718918f951d9b30d
- https://github.com/puppetlabs/puppet/commit/d76c30935460ded953792dfe49f72b8c5158e899
- https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/puppet/CVE-2011-3871.yml
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-mpmx-gm5v-q789 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-3871?
CVE-2011-3871 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3871?
To fix CVE-2011-3871, upgrade Puppet to version 2.7.5, 2.6.11, or any version more recent than 0.25.6.
Which versions of Puppet are affected by CVE-2011-3871?
CVE-2011-3871 affects Puppet versions 2.7.x before 2.7.5, 2.6.x before 2.6.11, and all versions of 0.25.x.
What are the risks associated with CVE-2011-3871?
The risks associated with CVE-2011-3871 include the possibility of local users executing arbitrary Puppet code or modifying files unexpectedly.
Can I still use Puppet if I have CVE-2011-3871?
While you can use Puppet with CVE-2011-3871, it is strongly advised to update to a secure version to avoid exploitation of this vulnerability.
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