CVE-2012-1054: Medium severity Puppet Puppet vulnerability
Puppet 2.6.x before 2.6.14 and 2.7.x before 2.7.11, and Puppet Enterprise (PE) Users 1.0, 1.1, 1.2.x, 2.0.x before 2.0.3, when managing a user login file with the k5login resource type, allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack on .k5login.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1054?
CVE-2012-1054 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability that allows local users to exploit symlink attacks to gain privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1054?
To fix CVE-2012-1054, upgrade Puppet to versions 2.6.14 and 2.7.11 or later.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2012-1054?
CVE-2012-1054 affects Puppet versions 2.6.x before 2.6.14, 2.7.x before 2.7.11, and Puppet Enterprise Users 1.0, 1.1, 1.2.x, 2.0.x before 2.0.3.
Can CVE-2012-1054 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2012-1054 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access to conduct the symlink attack.
What kind of attack vector does CVE-2012-1054 involve?
CVE-2012-1054 involves a symlink attack which allows local users to manipulate the .k5login file to gain unauthorized privileges.