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CVE-2016-5716

UnknownEPSS 1.77%

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CVE-2016-5716 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The console in Puppet Enterprise 2015.x and 2016.x prior to 2016.4.0 includes unsafe string reads that potentially allows for remote code execution on the console node.. EPSS estimates a 1.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The console in Puppet Enterprise 2015.x and 2016.x prior to 2016.4.0 includes unsafe string reads that potentially allows for remote code execution on the console node.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.77%

75.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
PuppetPuppet Enterprise2015.2.0
PuppetPuppet Enterprise2015.2.1
PuppetPuppet Enterprise2015.2.2
PuppetPuppet Enterprise2015.2.3
PuppetPuppet Enterprise2015.3.0
PuppetPuppet Enterprise2015.3.1
PuppetPuppet Enterprise2015.3.2
PuppetPuppet Enterprise2015.3.3
PuppetPuppet Enterprise2016.1.1
PuppetPuppet Enterprise2016.1.2
PuppetPuppet Enterprise2016.2.0
PuppetPuppet Enterprise2016.2.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5716?
The console in Puppet Enterprise 2015.x and 2016.x prior to 2016.4.0 includes unsafe string reads that potentially allows for remote code execution on the console node.
How severe is CVE-2016-5716?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5716 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5716?
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-2016-5716?

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Source: NVD / NIST