CVE-2016-5716
UnknownEPSS 1.77%
Last modified
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
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Puppet | Puppet Enterprise | 2015.2.0 |
| Puppet | Puppet Enterprise | 2015.2.1 |
| Puppet | Puppet Enterprise | 2015.2.2 |
| Puppet | Puppet Enterprise | 2015.2.3 |
| Puppet | Puppet Enterprise | 2015.3.0 |
| Puppet | Puppet Enterprise | 2015.3.1 |
| Puppet | Puppet Enterprise | 2015.3.2 |
| Puppet | Puppet Enterprise | 2015.3.3 |
| Puppet | Puppet Enterprise | 2016.1.1 |
| Puppet | Puppet Enterprise | 2016.1.2 |
| Puppet | Puppet Enterprise | 2016.2.0 |
| Puppet | Puppet Enterprise | 2016.2.1 |
References
- https://puppet.com/security/cve/pe-console-oct-2016Vendor Advisory
- https://puppet.com/security/cve/pe-console-oct-2016Vendor Advisory
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.
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