CVE-2013-4967: Medium severity puppet enterprise vulnerability

Published Aug 20, 2013
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Updated

Puppet Enterprise before 3.0.1 allows remote attackers to obtain the database password via vectors related to how the password is "seeded as a console parameter," External Node Classifiers, and the lack of access control for /nodes.

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-2013-4967?

CVE-2013-4967 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential exposure of sensitive database passwords.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-4967?

To mitigate CVE-2013-4967, upgrade Puppet Enterprise to version 3.0.1 or later.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2013-4967?

CVE-2013-4967 affects Puppet Enterprise versions prior to 3.0.1, including 2.5.1, 2.5.2, 2.8.0, 2.8.1, 2.8.2, and 2.8.3.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2013-4967?

The main impact of CVE-2013-4967 is unauthorized access to the database password, which can lead to further exploitation of the system.

5

Is CVE-2013-4967 a remote vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2013-4967 is a remote vulnerability that allows attackers to exploit the system without physical access.

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