Vulnerability Description
puppetmasterd in puppet 0.24.6 does not reset supplementary groups when it switches to a different user, which might allow local users to access restricted files.
CVSS Score
4.7
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Reductivelabs | Puppet | 0.24.6 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://projects.reductivelabs.com/issues/1806PatchVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=475201ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://puppet.com/security/cve/cve-2009-3564Vendor Advisory
- http://projects.reductivelabs.com/issues/1806PatchVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=475201ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://puppet.com/security/cve/cve-2009-3564Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3564?
CVE-2009-3564 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). puppetmasterd in puppet 0.24.6 does not reset supplementary groups when it switches to a different user, which might allow local users to access restricted files.
How severe is CVE-2009-3564?
CVE-2009-3564 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-3564?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Reductivelabs Puppet, Fedoraproject Fedora.