CWE
284
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-2787

First published: Mon Feb 13 2017(Updated: )

The Puppet Communications Protocol in Puppet Enterprise 2015.3.x before 2015.3.3 does not properly validate certificates for the broker node, which allows remote non-whitelisted hosts to prevent runs from triggering via unspecified vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Puppet Enterprise=2015.3.2
Puppet Enterprise=2015.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-2787?

    CVE-2016-2787 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-2787?

    To fix CVE-2016-2787, upgrade Puppet Enterprise to version 2015.3.3 or later.

  • What is affected by CVE-2016-2787?

    CVE-2016-2787 affects Puppet Enterprise versions 2015.3.x prior to 2015.3.3.

  • What does CVE-2016-2787 exploit?

    CVE-2016-2787 exploits improper certificate validation in the Puppet Communications Protocol.

  • What risks are associated with CVE-2016-2787?

    The risks associated with CVE-2016-2787 include unauthorized access by remote hosts, potentially disrupting Puppet operations.

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