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CVE-2014-3251

UnknownEPSS 0.18%

Last modified

CVE-2014-3251 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The MCollective aes_security plugin, as used in Puppet Enterprise before 3.3.0 and Mcollective before 2.5.3, does not properly validate new server certificates based on the CA certificate, which allows local users to establish unauthorized Mcollective connections via unspecified vectors related to a race condition.. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The MCollective aes_security plugin, as used in Puppet Enterprise before 3.3.0 and Mcollective before 2.5.3, does not properly validate new server certificates based on the CA certificate, which allows local users to establish unauthorized Mcollective connections via unspecified vectors related to a race condition.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.18%

7.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
PuppetPuppet Enterprise<= 3.2.0
PuppetlabsMcollectiveAll versions

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-3251?
The MCollective aes_security plugin, as used in Puppet Enterprise before 3.3.0 and Mcollective before 2.5.3, does not properly validate new server certificates based on the CA certificate, which allows local users to establish unauthorized Mcollective connections via unspecified vectors related to a race condition.
How severe is CVE-2014-3251?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-3251 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3251?
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