CVE-2023-5255: Denial of Service for Revocation of Auto Renewed Certificates
First published: Tue Oct 03 2023(Updated: )
For certificates that utilize the auto-renew feature in Puppet Server, a flaw exists which prevents the certificates from being revoked.
Credit: security@puppet.com security@puppet.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Puppet Puppet | =2023.3 | |
| Puppet Puppet Server | =8.2.0 | |
| Puppet Puppet Server | =8.2.1 | |
| =2023.3 | ||
| =8.2.0 | ||
| =8.2.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-5255?
CVE-2023-5255 is a vulnerability that affects certificates using the auto-renew feature in Puppet Server.
How does CVE-2023-5255 impact Puppet Server?
CVE-2023-5255 prevents the revocation of certificates that use the auto-renew feature in Puppet Server.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-5255?
CVE-2023-5255 has a severity rating of high (7.5).
Which versions of Puppet Server are affected by CVE-2023-5255?
Puppet Server versions 8.2.0 and 8.2.1 are affected by CVE-2023-5255.
How can I fix CVE-2023-5255?
To fix CVE-2023-5255, update Puppet Server to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.
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