CVE-2013-4961: Infoleak

Published Aug 20, 2013
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Updated

Puppet Enterprise before 3.0.1 includes version information for the Apache and Phusion Passenger products in its HTTP response headers, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.

Affected Software

7 affected components
puppet Puppet Enterprise<=3.0.0
puppet Puppet Enterprise=2.5.1
puppet Puppet Enterprise=2.5.2
puppet Puppet Enterprise=2.8.0
puppet Puppet Enterprise=2.8.1
puppet Puppet Enterprise=2.8.2
puppet Puppet Enterprise=2.8.3

Event History

Aug 20, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-4961?

CVE-2013-4961 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-4961?

To fix CVE-2013-4961, upgrade Puppet Enterprise to version 3.0.1 or later.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2013-4961?

CVE-2013-4961 affects Puppet Enterprise versions 2.5.1, 2.5.2, 2.8.0, 2.8.1, 2.8.2, and 2.8.3, as well as all versions prior to 3.0.1.

4

What kind of information can be leaked by CVE-2013-4961?

CVE-2013-4961 can leak version information for Apache and Phusion Passenger in HTTP response headers.

5

Is CVE-2013-4961 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2013-4961 is exploitable remotely, allowing attackers to obtain sensitive information without authentication.

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