CVE-2013-4965: Medium severity puppet enterprise vulnerability

Published Oct 25, 2013
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Updated

Puppet Enterprise before 3.1.0 does not properly restrict the number of authentication attempts by a console account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a brute-force attack.

Affected Software

2 affected components
puppet Puppet Enterprise<=3.0.1
puppet Puppet Enterprise=3.0.0

Event History

Oct 25, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-4965?

CVE-2013-4965 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote brute-force attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-4965?

To fix CVE-2013-4965, upgrade Puppet Enterprise to version 3.1.0 or later which includes the necessary access restrictions.

3

What type of attack does CVE-2013-4965 allow?

CVE-2013-4965 allows attackers to perform brute-force attacks on console account authentication.

4

Which versions of Puppet Enterprise are affected by CVE-2013-4965?

Puppet Enterprise versions prior to 3.1.0, including 3.0.0 and 3.0.1, are affected by CVE-2013-4965.

5

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2013-4965?

Exploiting CVE-2013-4965 could allow unauthorized access to the Puppet Enterprise console, compromising the system's security.

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