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MEDIUM · 5.0

CVE-2013-4965

Puppet Enterprise before 3.1.0 does not properly restrict the number of authentication attempts by a console account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions ...

Vulnerability Description

Puppet Enterprise before 3.1.0 does not properly restrict the number of authentication attempts by a console account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a brute-force attack.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
PuppetPuppet Enterprise<= 3.0.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2013-4965?

CVE-2013-4965 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Puppet Enterprise before 3.1.0 does not properly restrict the number of authentication attempts by a console account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions ...

How severe is CVE-2013-4965?

CVE-2013-4965 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2013-4965?

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