CVE-2018-6517
First published: Sun Mar 17 2019(Updated: )
Prior to version 0.3.0, chloride's use of net-ssh resulted in host fingerprints for previously unknown hosts getting added to the user's known_hosts file without confirmation. In version 0.3.0 this is updated so that the user's known_hosts file is not updated by chloride.
Credit: security@puppet.com security@puppet.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Puppet Chloride | <0.3.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://puppet.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-6517
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-6517
- https://web.archive.org/web/20201001014342/https://puppet.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-6517
- https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/chloride/CVE-2018-6517.yml
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-573x-jhqh-jg36 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-6517?
The severity of CVE-2018-6517 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.
What is the impact of CVE-2018-6517?
CVE-2018-6517 allows unauthorized modification of the user's known_hosts file.
How does chloride version 0.3.0 address CVE-2018-6517?
In version 0.3.0, chloride was updated to prevent the user's known_hosts file from being updated without confirmation.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-6517?
Versions up to, but not including, 0.3.0 of chloride and Puppet Chloride are affected by CVE-2018-6517.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-6517?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-6517 at the following references: [reference 1](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-6517), [reference 2](https://web.archive.org/web/20201001014342/https://puppet.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-6517), [reference 3](https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/chloride/CVE-2018-6517.yml).
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