CVE-2018-6514
First published: Mon Jun 11 2018(Updated: )
In Puppet Agent 1.10.x prior to 1.10.13, Puppet Agent 5.3.x prior to 5.3.7, Puppet Agent 5.5.x prior to 5.5.2, Facter on Windows is vulnerable to a DLL preloading attack, which could lead to a privilege escalation.
Credit: security@puppet.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Puppet Puppet | >=1.10.0<1.10.13 | |
| Puppet Puppet | >=5.3.0<5.3.7 | |
| Puppet Puppet | >=5.5.0<5.5.2 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for the DLL preloading attack in Puppet Agent?
The vulnerability ID for the DLL preloading attack in Puppet Agent is CVE-2018-6514.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-6514?
The severity of CVE-2018-6514 is high with a severity value of 7.8.
Which versions of Puppet Agent are affected by CVE-2018-6514?
Puppet Agent 1.10.x prior to 1.10.13, Puppet Agent 5.3.x prior to 5.3.7, and Puppet Agent 5.5.x prior to 5.5.2 are affected by CVE-2018-6514.
What is the impact of the DLL preloading attack vulnerability in Puppet Agent?
The DLL preloading attack vulnerability in Puppet Agent could lead to a privilege escalation.
Is Microsoft Windows vulnerable to CVE-2018-6514?
No, Microsoft Windows is not vulnerable to CVE-2018-6514.
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