CVE-2013-1655: Input Validation
First published: Wed Mar 20 2013(Updated: )
Puppet 2.7.x before 2.7.21 and 3.1.x before 3.1.1, when running Ruby 1.9.3 or later, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to "serialized attributes."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| rubygems/puppet | >=2.7.0<2.7.21 | 2.7.21 |
| rubygems/puppet | >=3.1.0<3.1.1 | 3.1.1 |
| Puppet | =2.7.2 | |
| Puppet | =2.7.3 | |
| Puppet | =2.7.4 | |
| Puppet | =2.7.5 | |
| Puppet | =2.7.6 | |
| Puppet | =2.7.7 | |
| Puppet | =2.7.8 | |
| Puppet | =2.7.9 | |
| Puppet | =2.7.10 | |
| Puppet | =2.7.11 | |
| Puppet | =2.7.12 | |
| Puppet | =2.7.13 | |
| Puppet | =2.7.14 | |
| Puppet | =2.7.16 | |
| Puppet | =2.7.17 | |
| Puppet | =2.7.18 | |
| Puppet Enterprise | =3.1.0 | |
| Puppet | =2.7.0 | |
| Puppet | =2.7.1 | |
| Puppet | =2.7.19 | |
| Puppet | =2.7.20 | |
| Puppet | =2.7.20-rc1 | |
| Ruby | =1.9 | |
| Ruby | =1.9.1 | |
| Ruby | =1.9.2 | |
| Ruby | =1.9.3 | |
| Ruby | =1.9.3-p0 | |
| Ruby | =1.9.3-p125 | |
| Ruby | =1.9.3-p194 | |
| Ruby | =1.9.3-p286 | |
| Ruby | =1.9.3-p383 | |
| Ruby | =2.0 | |
| Ruby | =2.0.0 | |
| Ruby | =2.0.0-rc1 | |
| Ruby | =2.0.0-rc2 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-1655
- https://puppetlabs.com/security/cve/cve-2013-1655/
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-04/msg00004.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-04/msg00056.html
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-1759-1
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2643
- https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/puppet/CVE-2013-1655.yml
- https://web.archive.org/web/20200228144801/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/58442
- https://www.puppet.com/security/cve/cve-2013-1655-unauthenticated-remote-code-execution-vulnerability
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-574q-fxfj-wv6h (Advisory)
- http://secunia.com/advisories/52596
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/58442
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1655?
CVE-2013-1655 has a CVSS score that indicates it is a high severity vulnerability allowing remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1655?
To fix CVE-2013-1655, upgrade Puppet to version 2.7.21 or 3.1.1 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2013-1655?
CVE-2013-1655 affects Puppet versions 2.7.x before 2.7.21 and 3.1.x before 3.1.1 when running Ruby 1.9.3 or later.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2013-1655?
CVE-2013-1655 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected Puppet installations.
When was CVE-2013-1655 discovered?
CVE-2013-1655 was publicly disclosed in early 2013.
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