CVE-2012-3408

Name: CVE-2012-3408
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-08-06T16:55:05.133+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.64%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-3408 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. lib/puppet/network/authstore.rb in Puppet before 2.7.18, and Puppet Enterprise before 2.5.2, supports use of IP addresses in certnames without warning of potential risks, which might allow remote attackers to spoof an agent by acquiring a previously used IP address.. EPSS estimates a 1.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

lib/puppet/network/authstore.rb in Puppet before 2.7.18, and Puppet Enterprise before 2.5.2, supports use of IP addresses in certnames without warning of potential risks, which might allow remote attackers to spoof an agent by acquiring a previously used IP address.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0

/10

EPSS Probability

1.64%

73.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Puppet	Puppet Enterprise	< 2.5.2
Puppetlabs	Puppet	< 2.7.18

References

http://puppetlabs.com/security/cve/cve-2012-3408/Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=839166Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/puppetlabs/puppet/commit/ab9150baa1b738467a33b01df1d90e076253fbbdExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://puppetlabs.com/security/cve/cve-2012-3408/Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=839166Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/puppetlabs/puppet/commit/ab9150baa1b738467a33b01df1d90e076253fbbdExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 6, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-3408?

How severe is CVE-2012-3408?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-3408 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3408?

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