CVE-2013-1640
First published: Wed Mar 20 2013(Updated: )
The (1) template and (2) inline_template functions in the master server in Puppet before 2.6.18, 2.7.x before 2.7.21, and 3.1.x before 3.1.1, and Puppet Enterprise before 1.2.7 and 2.7.x before 2.7.2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted catalog request.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Puppet by Puppet Labs | <2.6.18 | |
| Puppet by Puppet Labs | >=2.7.0<2.7.21 | |
| Puppet by Puppet Labs | =3.1.0 | |
| Puppetlabs Puppet Enterprise | <1.2.7 | |
| Puppetlabs Puppet Enterprise | =2.7.0 | |
| Puppetlabs Puppet Enterprise | =2.7.1 | |
| Ubuntu | =11.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =12.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =12.10 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-04/msg00004.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-04/msg00056.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0710.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/52596
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-1759-1
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2643
- https://puppetlabs.com/security/cve/cve-2013-1640/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1640?
CVE-2013-1640 is considered critical due to its potential for remote code execution by authenticated users.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1640?
To fix CVE-2013-1640, upgrade Puppet to versions beyond 2.6.18, 2.7.21, 3.1.1, or Puppet Enterprise to versions beyond 1.2.7 or 2.7.2.
Who is affected by CVE-2013-1640?
CVE-2013-1640 affects users of Puppet versions prior to 2.6.18, 2.7.x before 2.7.21, and 3.1.x before 3.1.1, as well as Puppet Enterprise before 1.2.7 and 2.7.x before 2.7.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-1640?
CVE-2013-1640 is a remote code execution vulnerability that allows authenticated users to execute arbitrary code.
When was CVE-2013-1640 disclosed?
CVE-2013-1640 was disclosed in April 2013.
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