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CVE-2015-1029

6.5 · MEDIUM

The puppetlabs-stdlib module 2.1 through 3.0 and 4.1.0 through 4.5.x before 4.5.1 for Puppet 2.8.8 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges or obtain sensitive information b…

Published Jan 16, 2015puppetCWE-264EPSS 1.65%

Overview

CVE-2015-1029 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting puppet stdlib. It was published on January 16, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The puppetlabs-stdlib module 2.1 through 3.0 and 4.1.0 through 4.5.x before 4.5.1 for Puppet 2.8.8 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges or obtain sensitive information by prepopulating the fact cache.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from puppet. Update stdlib 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
puppetpuppet_enterprise0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1029?

CVE-2015-1029 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting puppet stdlib. It was published on January 16, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2015-1029?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-1029?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from puppet. Update stdlib 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.

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