Vulnerability Description
Puppet Enterprise 2017.3.x prior to 2017.3.3 are vulnerable to a remote execution bug when a specially crafted string was passed into the facter_task or puppet_conf tasks. This vulnerability only affects tasks in the affected modules, if you are not using puppet tasks you are not affected by this vulnerability.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Puppet | Puppet Enterprise | >= 2017.3.0, <= 2017.3.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103020Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://puppet.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-6508Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103020Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://puppet.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-6508Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-6508?
CVE-2018-6508 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.0 (HIGH). Puppet Enterprise 2017.3.x prior to 2017.3.3 are vulnerable to a remote execution bug when a specially crafted string was passed into the facter_task or puppet_conf tasks. This vulnerability only affe...
How severe is CVE-2018-6508?
CVE-2018-6508 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-6508?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Puppet Puppet Enterprise.