CVE-2014-7170

Name: CVE-2014-7170
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-12-17T19:59:01.29+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-7170 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Race condition in Puppet Server 0.2.0 allows local users to obtain sensitive information by accessing it in between package installation or upgrade and the start of the service.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Race condition in Puppet Server 0.2.0 allows local users to obtain sensitive information by accessing it in between package installation or upgrade and the start of the service.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.23%

13.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-362

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Puppet	Puppet Server	0.2.0

References

http://puppetlabs.com/security/cve/cve-2014-7170Vendor Advisory
http://puppetlabs.com/security/cve/cve-2014-7170Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 17, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-7170?

Race condition in Puppet Server 0.2.0 allows local users to obtain sensitive information by accessing it in between package installation or upgrade and the start of the service.

How severe is CVE-2014-7170?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-7170 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-7170?

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-2014-7170?

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Source: NVD / NIST