CVE-2017-10689
UnknownEPSS 0.36%
Last modified
CVE-2017-10689 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In previous versions of Puppet Agent it was possible to install a module with world writable permissions. Puppet Agent 5.3.4 and 1.10.10 included a fix to this vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In previous versions of Puppet Agent it was possible to install a module with world writable permissions. Puppet Agent 5.3.4 and 1.10.10 included a fix to this vulnerability.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Puppet | Puppet | < 5.3.4 |
| Puppet | Puppet | >= 1.10.0, < 1.10.10 |
| Puppet | Puppet Enterprise | < 2016.4.10 |
| Puppet | Puppet Enterprise | >= 2017.1.0, < 2017.3.4 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Redhat | Satellite | 6.4 |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2927Third Party Advisory
- https://puppet.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-10689Vendor Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3567-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2927Third Party Advisory
- https://puppet.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-10689Vendor Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3567-1/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-10689?
In previous versions of Puppet Agent it was possible to install a module with world writable permissions. Puppet Agent 5.3.4 and 1.10.10 included a fix to this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2017-10689?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-10689 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10689?
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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