Vulnerability Description
Previous releases of the Puppet cisco_ios module did not validate a host's identity before starting a SSH connection. As of the 0.4.0 release of cisco_ios, host key checking is enabled by default.
CVSS Score
6.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Puppet | Cisco Ios Module | < 0.4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://puppet.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-11750Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/150978Vendor Advisory
- https://puppet.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-11750Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-11750?
CVE-2018-11750 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Previous releases of the Puppet cisco_ios module did not validate a host's identity before starting a SSH connection. As of the 0.4.0 release of cisco_ios, host key checking is enabled by default.
How severe is CVE-2018-11750?
CVE-2018-11750 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-11750?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Puppet Cisco Ios Module.