CVE-2017-2296

Name: CVE-2017-2296
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-02-01T22:29:00.277+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.90%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-2296 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Puppet Enterprise 2017.1.x and 2017.2.1, using specially formatted strings with certain formatting characters as Classifier node group names or RBAC role display names causes errors, effectively causing a DOS to the service. This was resolved in Puppet Enterprise 2017.2.2.. EPSS estimates a 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Puppet Enterprise 2017.1.x and 2017.2.1, using specially formatted strings with certain formatting characters as Classifier node group names or RBAC role display names causes errors, effectively causing a DOS to the service. This was resolved in Puppet Enterprise 2017.2.2.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.90%

55.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Puppet	Puppet Enterprise	2017.1.0
Puppet	Puppet Enterprise	2017.1.1
Puppet	Puppet Enterprise	2017.2.1

References

https://puppet.com/security/cve/cve-2017-2296Vendor Advisory
https://puppet.com/security/cve/cve-2017-2296Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 1, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-2296?

How severe is CVE-2017-2296?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-2296 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2296?

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