CVE-2011-3869
UnknownEPSS 0.34%
Last modified
CVE-2011-3869 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Puppet 2.7.x before 2.7.5, 2.6.x before 2.6.11, and 0.25.x allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the .k5login file.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Puppet 2.7.x before 2.7.5, 2.6.x before 2.6.11, and 0.25.x allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the .k5login file.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Puppet | Puppet | 2.6.0 |
| Puppet | Puppet | 2.6.1 |
| Puppet | Puppet | 2.6.2 |
| Puppet | Puppet | 2.6.3 |
| Puppet | Puppet | 2.6.4 |
| Puppet | Puppet | 2.6.5 |
| Puppet | Puppet | 2.6.6 |
| Puppet | Puppet | 2.6.7 |
| Puppet | Puppet | 2.6.8 |
| Puppet | Puppet | 2.6.9 |
| Puppet | Puppet | 2.6.10 |
| Puppet | Puppet | 2.7.2 |
| Puppet | Puppet | 2.7.3 |
| Puppet | Puppet | 2.7.4 |
| Puppetlabs | Puppet | 2.7.0 |
| Puppetlabs | Puppet | 2.7.1 |
| Puppet | Puppet | 0.25.0 |
| Puppet | Puppet | 0.25.1 |
| Puppet | Puppet | 0.25.2 |
| Puppet | Puppet | 0.25.3 |
| Puppet | Puppet | 0.25.4 |
| Puppet | Puppet | 0.25.5 |
| Puppet | Puppet | 0.25.6 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/46458Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/46458Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2011-3869?
Puppet 2.7.x before 2.7.5, 2.6.x before 2.6.11, and 0.25.x allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the .k5login file.
How severe is CVE-2011-3869?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-3869 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3869?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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