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HIGH · 8.8

CVE-2016-5716

The console in Puppet Enterprise 2015.x and 2016.x prior to 2016.4.0 includes unsafe string reads that potentially allows for remote code execution on the console node.

Vulnerability Description

The console in Puppet Enterprise 2015.x and 2016.x prior to 2016.4.0 includes unsafe string reads that potentially allows for remote code execution on the console node.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
PuppetPuppet Enterprise2015.2.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-134

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-5716?

CVE-2016-5716 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The console in Puppet Enterprise 2015.x and 2016.x prior to 2016.4.0 includes unsafe string reads that potentially allows for remote code execution on the console node.

How severe is CVE-2016-5716?

CVE-2016-5716 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-5716?

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