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CVE-2012-1906

UnknownEPSS 0.35%

Last modified

CVE-2012-1906 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Puppet 2.6.x before 2.6.15 and 2.7.x before 2.7.13, and Puppet Enterprise (PE) Users 1.0, 1.1, 1.2.x, 2.0.x, and 2.5.x before 2.5.1 uses predictable file names when installing Mac OS X packages from a remote source, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files or install arbitrary packages via a symlink attack on a temporary file in /tmp.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Puppet 2.6.x before 2.6.15 and 2.7.x before 2.7.13, and Puppet Enterprise (PE) Users 1.0, 1.1, 1.2.x, 2.0.x, and 2.5.x before 2.5.1 uses predictable file names when installing Mac OS X packages from a remote source, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files or install arbitrary packages via a symlink attack on a temporary file in /tmp.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.35%

26.8th 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
PuppetPuppet2.6.11
PuppetPuppet2.6.12
PuppetPuppet2.6.13
PuppetPuppet2.6.14
PuppetPuppet2.7.2
PuppetPuppet2.7.3
PuppetPuppet2.7.4
PuppetPuppet2.7.5
PuppetPuppet2.7.6
PuppetPuppet2.7.7
PuppetPuppet2.7.8
PuppetPuppet2.7.9
PuppetPuppet2.7.10
PuppetPuppet2.7.11
PuppetPuppet Enterprise2.5.0
PuppetlabsPuppet2.7.0
PuppetlabsPuppet2.7.1
PuppetPuppet Enterprise1.2.0
PuppetPuppet Enterprise1.2.1
PuppetPuppet Enterprise1.2.2
PuppetPuppet Enterprise1.2.3
PuppetPuppet Enterprise1.2.4
PuppetPuppet Enterprise2.0.0
PuppetPuppet Enterprise2.0.1
PuppetPuppet Enterprise2.0.2
PuppetlabsPuppet Enterprise Users1.0
PuppetlabsPuppet Enterprise Users1.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-1906?
Puppet 2.6.x before 2.6.15 and 2.7.x before 2.7.13, and Puppet Enterprise (PE) Users 1.0, 1.1, 1.2.x, 2.0.x, and 2.5.x before 2.5.1 uses predictable file names when installing Mac OS X packages from a remote source, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files or install arbitrary packages via a symlink attack on a temporary file in /tmp.
How severe is CVE-2012-1906?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-1906 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1906?
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