CVE-2018-6508: High severity puppet Puppet Enterprise vulnerability
Puppet Enterprise 2017.3.x prior to 2017.3.3 are vulnerable to a remote execution bug when a specially crafted string was passed into the factertask or puppetconf tasks. This vulnerability only affects tasks in the affected modules, if you are not using puppet tasks you are not affected by this vulnerability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for Puppet Enterprise 2017.3.x?
The vulnerability ID for Puppet Enterprise 2017.3.x is CVE-2018-6508.
What is the severity level of CVE-2018-6508?
The severity level of CVE-2018-6508 is high.
How does CVE-2018-6508 affect Puppet Enterprise 2017.3.x?
CVE-2018-6508 affects Puppet Enterprise 2017.3.x by allowing remote execution when a specially crafted string is passed into the facter_task or puppet_conf tasks.
How can I determine if my version of Puppet Enterprise is affected by CVE-2018-6508?
If you are using Puppet Enterprise 2017.3.x prior to version 2017.3.3, your system may be affected by CVE-2018-6508.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-6508?
More information about CVE-2018-6508 can be found at the following references: - [http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103020](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103020) - [https://puppet.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-6508](https://puppet.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-6508)