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CVE-2011-3870

UnknownEPSS 0.35%

Last modified

CVE-2011-3870 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 modify the permissions of arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the SSH authorized_keys file.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% 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 modify the permissions of arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the SSH authorized_keys file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.35%

27.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
PuppetPuppet2.6.0
PuppetPuppet2.6.1
PuppetPuppet2.6.2
PuppetPuppet2.6.3
PuppetPuppet2.6.4
PuppetPuppet2.6.5
PuppetPuppet2.6.6
PuppetPuppet2.6.7
PuppetPuppet2.6.8
PuppetPuppet2.6.9
PuppetPuppet2.6.10
PuppetPuppet2.7.2
PuppetPuppet2.7.3
PuppetPuppet2.7.4
PuppetlabsPuppet2.7.0
PuppetlabsPuppet2.7.1
PuppetPuppet0.25.0
PuppetPuppet0.25.1
PuppetPuppet0.25.2
PuppetPuppet0.25.3
PuppetPuppet0.25.4
PuppetPuppet0.25.5
PuppetPuppet0.25.6

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-3870?
Puppet 2.7.x before 2.7.5, 2.6.x before 2.6.11, and 0.25.x allows local users to modify the permissions of arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the SSH authorized_keys file.
How severe is CVE-2011-3870?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-3870 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3870?
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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Source: NVD / NIST