CVE-2017-2299
First published: Thu Sep 14 2017(Updated: )
Versions of the puppetlabs-apache module prior to 1.11.1 and 2.1.0 make it very easy to accidentally misconfigure TLS trust. If you specify the `ssl_ca` parameter but do not specify the `ssl_certs_dir` parameter, a default will be provided for the `ssl_certs_dir` that will trust certificates from any of the system-trusted certificate authorities. This did not affect FreeBSD.
Credit: security@puppet.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Puppet | =0.0.4 | |
| Puppet | =0.4.0 | |
| Puppet | =0.6.0 | |
| Puppet | =0.7.0 | |
| Puppet | =0.8.0 | |
| Puppet | =0.8.1 | |
| Puppet | =0.9.0 | |
| Puppet | =0.10.0 | |
| Puppet | =0.11.0 | |
| Puppet | =1.0.0 | |
| Puppet | =1.0.1 | |
| Puppet | =1.1.0 | |
| Puppet | =1.1.1 | |
| Puppet | =1.2.0 | |
| Puppet | =1.3.0 | |
| Puppet | =1.4.0 | |
| Puppet | =1.4.1 | |
| Puppet | =1.5.0 | |
| Puppet | =1.6.0 | |
| Puppet | =1.7.0 | |
| Puppet | =1.7.1 | |
| Puppet | =1.8.0 | |
| Puppet | =1.8.1 | |
| Puppet | =1.10.0 | |
| Puppet | =1.11.0 | |
| Puppet | =2.0.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-2299?
CVE-2017-2299 has a medium severity, potentially allowing misconfiguration of TLS trust if parameters are improperly specified.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2299?
To fix CVE-2017-2299, ensure that both the 'ssl_ca' and 'ssl_certs_dir' parameters are specified correctly in your Puppet configuration.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2299?
CVE-2017-2299 affects puppetlabs-apache versions prior to 1.11.1 and 2.1.0.
What will happen if I don't address CVE-2017-2299?
Failure to address CVE-2017-2299 may result in accepting untrusted TLS certificates, leading to potential security risks.
Is upgrading to a newer version sufficient to resolve CVE-2017-2299?
Yes, upgrading puppetlabs-apache to version 1.11.1 or 2.1.0 or later addresses the vulnerability.
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