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CVE-2014-7170

1.9 · LOW

Race condition in Puppet Server 0.2.0 allows local users to obtain sensitive information by accessing it in between package installation or upgrade and the start of the service.

Published Dec 17, 2014puppetCWE-362EPSS 0.23%

Overview

CVE-2014-7170 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting puppet puppet_server. It was published on December 17, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Race condition in Puppet Server 0.2.0 allows local users to obtain sensitive information by accessing it in between package installation or upgrade and the start of the service.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from puppet. Update puppet_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-7170?

CVE-2014-7170 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting puppet puppet_server. It was published on December 17, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2014-7170?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-7170?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from puppet. Update puppet_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-7170?

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