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MEDIUM · 6.2

CVE-2011-3871

Puppet 2.7.x before 2.7.5, 2.6.x before 2.6.11, and 0.25.x, when running in --edit mode, uses a predictable file name, which allows local users to run arbitrary Puppet code or trick a user into editin...

Vulnerability Description

Puppet 2.7.x before 2.7.5, 2.6.x before 2.6.11, and 0.25.x, when running in --edit mode, uses a predictable file name, which allows local users to run arbitrary Puppet code or trick a user into editing arbitrary files.

CVSS Score

6.2

MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Confidentiality
COMPLETE
Integrity
COMPLETE
Availability
COMPLETE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
PuppetPuppet2.6.0
PuppetlabsPuppet2.7.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-264

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2011-3871?

CVE-2011-3871 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). Puppet 2.7.x before 2.7.5, 2.6.x before 2.6.11, and 0.25.x, when running in --edit mode, uses a predictable file name, which allows local users to run arbitrary Puppet code or trick a user into editin...

How severe is CVE-2011-3871?

CVE-2011-3871 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2011-3871?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Puppet Puppet, Puppetlabs Puppet.