Vulnerability identifier: #VU41547

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-3249

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Puppet Enterprise
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: Puppet Labs

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

Puppet Enterprise 2.8.x before 2.8.7 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via vectors involving hiding and unhiding nodes.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Puppet Enterprise: 2.8.0 - 2.8.6

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External links
http://puppetlabs.com/security/cve/cve-2014-3249
http://secunia.com/advisories/59197

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.