What is the severity of CVE-2013-4958?

CVE-2013-4958 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access through an unattended workstation.

How do I fix CVE-2013-4958?

To mitigate CVE-2013-4958, upgrade Puppet Enterprise to version 3.0.1 or later, which includes session timeout features.

What versions of Puppet Enterprise are affected by CVE-2013-4958?

Puppet Enterprise versions before 3.0.1, specifically 2.5.1, 2.5.2, 2.8.0, 2.8.1, 2.8.2, and 2.8.3, are affected by CVE-2013-4958.

What impact does CVE-2013-4958 have on users?

CVE-2013-4958 allows attackers to exploit unattended workstations to gain unauthorized privileges, posing a significant security risk.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-4958 if I cannot upgrade?

As a temporary measure, users should ensure that workstations are logged out or locked when unattended to help mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2013-4958.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2013-4958

medium

6.9

CWE

287

20/8/2013

3/10/2022

6/8/2024

CVE-2013-4958

First published: Tue Aug 20 2013(Updated: )

Puppet Enterprise before 3.0.1 does not use a session timeout, which makes it easier for attackers to gain privileges by leveraging an unattended workstation.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Puppet Enterprise	<=3.0.0
Puppet Enterprise	=2.5.1
Puppet Enterprise	=2.5.2
Puppet Enterprise	=2.8.0
Puppet Enterprise	=2.8.1
Puppet Enterprise	=2.8.2
Puppet Enterprise	=2.8.3

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Reference Links

http://puppetlabs.com/security/cve/cve-2013-4958/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-4958?
CVE-2013-4958 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access through an unattended workstation.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4958?
To mitigate CVE-2013-4958, upgrade Puppet Enterprise to version 3.0.1 or later, which includes session timeout features.
What versions of Puppet Enterprise are affected by CVE-2013-4958?
Puppet Enterprise versions before 3.0.1, specifically 2.5.1, 2.5.2, 2.8.0, 2.8.1, 2.8.2, and 2.8.3, are affected by CVE-2013-4958.
What impact does CVE-2013-4958 have on users?
CVE-2013-4958 allows attackers to exploit unattended workstations to gain unauthorized privileges, posing a significant security risk.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-4958 if I cannot upgrade?
As a temporary measure, users should ensure that workstations are logged out or locked when unattended to help mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2013-4958.

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