CVE-2012-1989
UnknownEPSS 0.40%
Last modified
CVE-2012-1989 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. telnet.rb in Puppet 2.7.x before 2.7.13 and Puppet Enterprise (PE) 1.2.x, 2.0.x, and 2.5.x before 2.5.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the NET::Telnet connection log (/tmp/out.log).. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
telnet.rb in Puppet 2.7.x before 2.7.13 and Puppet Enterprise (PE) 1.2.x, 2.0.x, and 2.5.x before 2.5.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the NET::Telnet connection log (/tmp/out.log).
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Puppet | Puppet | 2.7.3 |
| Puppet | Puppet | 2.7.4 |
| Puppet | Puppet | 2.7.5 |
| Puppet | Puppet | 2.7.6 |
| Puppet | Puppet | 2.7.8 |
| Puppet | Puppet | 2.7.9 |
| Puppet | Puppet | 2.7.10 |
| Puppet | Puppet | 2.7.11 |
| Puppet | Puppet | 2.7.12 |
| Puppetlabs | Puppet | 2.7.0 |
| Puppetlabs | Puppet | 2.7.1 |
| Puppet | Puppet Enterprise | 1.2.0 |
| Puppet | Puppet Enterprise | 1.2.1 |
| Puppet | Puppet Enterprise | 1.2.2 |
| Puppet | Puppet Enterprise | 1.2.3 |
| Puppet | Puppet Enterprise | 1.2.4 |
| Puppet | Puppet Enterprise | 2.0.0 |
| Puppet | Puppet Enterprise | 2.0.1 |
| Puppet | Puppet Enterprise | 2.0.2 |
| Puppet | Puppet Enterprise | 2.5.0 |
References
- http://puppetlabs.com/security/cve/cve-2012-1989/Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48743Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48748Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49136Vendor Advisory
- http://puppetlabs.com/security/cve/cve-2012-1989/Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48743Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48748Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49136Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-1989?
telnet.rb in Puppet 2.7.x before 2.7.13 and Puppet Enterprise (PE) 1.2.x, 2.0.x, and 2.5.x before 2.5.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the NET::Telnet connection log (/tmp/out.log).
How severe is CVE-2012-1989?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-1989 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1989?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2012-1989?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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