CVE-2018-6514
UnknownEPSS 0.85%
Last modified
CVE-2018-6514 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Puppet Agent 1.10.x prior to 1.10.13, Puppet Agent 5.3.x prior to 5.3.7, Puppet Agent 5.5.x prior to 5.5.2, Facter on Windows is vulnerable to a DLL preloading attack, which could lead to a privilege escalation.. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Puppet Agent 1.10.x prior to 1.10.13, Puppet Agent 5.3.x prior to 5.3.7, Puppet Agent 5.5.x prior to 5.5.2, Facter on Windows is vulnerable to a DLL preloading attack, which could lead to a privilege escalation.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Puppet | Puppet | >= 1.10.0, < 1.10.13 |
| Puppet | Puppet | >= 5.3.0, < 5.3.7 |
| Puppet | Puppet | >= 5.5.0, < 5.5.2 |
References
- https://puppet.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-6514Vendor Advisory
- https://puppet.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-6514Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-6514?
In Puppet Agent 1.10.x prior to 1.10.13, Puppet Agent 5.3.x prior to 5.3.7, Puppet Agent 5.5.x prior to 5.5.2, Facter on Windows is vulnerable to a DLL preloading attack, which could lead to a privilege escalation.
How severe is CVE-2018-6514?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-6514 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-6514?
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-2018-6514?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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