Vulnerability Description
Puppet Module Tool (PMT), as used in Puppet 2.7.x before 2.7.23 and 3.2.x before 3.2.4, and Puppet Enterprise 2.8.x before 2.8.3 and 3.0.x before 3.0.1, installs modules with weak permissions if those permissions were used when the modules were originally built, which might allow local users to read or modify those modules depending on the original permissions.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Puppet | Puppet | 2.7.2 |
| Puppet | Puppet Enterprise | 2.8.0 |
| Puppetlabs | Puppet | 2.7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://puppetlabs.com/security/cve/cve-2013-4956/Vendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1283.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1284.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2761
- http://puppetlabs.com/security/cve/cve-2013-4956/Vendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1283.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1284.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2761
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-4956?
CVE-2013-4956 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.6 (LOW). Puppet Module Tool (PMT), as used in Puppet 2.7.x before 2.7.23 and 3.2.x before 3.2.4, and Puppet Enterprise 2.8.x before 2.8.3 and 3.0.x before 3.0.1, installs modules with weak permissions if those...
How severe is CVE-2013-4956?
CVE-2013-4956 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-4956?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Puppet Puppet, Puppet Puppet Enterprise, Puppetlabs Puppet.