Name: CVE-2012-3408: Improper Authentication
Creator: Rapid7
Published: 2012-08-06T00:00:00.000Z
License: https://www.rapid7.com/legal/website-terms-of-use/
Keywords: CVE, CVE-2012-3408, CWE-287, CVSS 3.7, EPSS 0.00257

lib/puppet/network/authstore.rb in Puppet before 2.7.18, and Puppet Enterprise before 2.5.2, supports use of IP addresses in certnames without warning of potential risks, which might allow remote attackers to spoof an agent by acquiring a previously used IP address.

CVSS Details

CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 3.7

Covered by Rapid7

Product	Vendor Advisory	Solution File	Added	Published
Debian	—	Upgrade puppet	Jul 30, 2024	Aug 6, 2012

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CVSS Details

Covered by Rapid7

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