CVE-2013-4969
UnknownEPSS 0.43%
Last modified
CVE-2013-4969 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Puppet before 3.3.3 and 3.4 before 3.4.1 and Puppet Enterprise (PE) before 2.8.4 and 3.1 before 3.1.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on unspecified files.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Puppet before 3.3.3 and 3.4 before 3.4.1 and Puppet Enterprise (PE) before 2.8.4 and 3.1 before 3.1.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on unspecified files.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Puppetlabs | Puppet | >= 3.0.0, <= 3.3.2 |
| Puppetlabs | Puppet | >= 3.4.0, < 3.4.1 |
| Puppet | Puppet Enterprise | >= 2.0.0, < 2.8.4 |
| Puppet | Puppet Enterprise | >= 3.1, < 3.1.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 6.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.10 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 13.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 13.10 |
References
- http://puppetlabs.com/security/cve/cve-2013-4969Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/56253Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/56254Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2831Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2077-1Third Party Advisory
- http://puppetlabs.com/security/cve/cve-2013-4969Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/56253Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/56254Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2831Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2077-1Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2013-4969?
Puppet before 3.3.3 and 3.4 before 3.4.1 and Puppet Enterprise (PE) before 2.8.4 and 3.1 before 3.1.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on unspecified files.
How severe is CVE-2013-4969?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-4969 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4969?
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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