puppetlabs-apache up to 1.11.0/2.0.x ssl_certs_dir 7pk security

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in puppetlabs-apache up to 1.11.0/2.0.x and classified as critical. The affected element is an unknown function. The manipulation of the argument ssl_certs_dir leads to 7pk security. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-2299. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in puppetlabs-apache up to 1.11.0/2.0.x (Service Management Software). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects an unknown part. The manipulation of the argument ssl_certs_dir with an unknown input leads to a 7pk security vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-254. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Versions of the puppetlabs-apache module prior to 1.11.1 and 2.1.0 make it very easy to accidentally misconfigure TLS trust. If you specify the `ssl_ca` parameter but do not specify the `ssl_certs_dir` parameter, a default will be provided for the `ssl_certs_dir` that will trust certificates from any of the system-trusted certificate authorities. This did not affect FreeBSD.

The bug was discovered 09/13/2017. The weakness was shared 09/15/2017 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at puppet.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-2299 since 12/01/2016. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1211 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 255084 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2017-2299), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 1.11.1 or 2.1.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (255084) and SecurityFocus (BID 100859†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Not Affected

• FreeBSD

Productinfo

Type

• Service Management Software

Name

• puppetlabs-apache

Version

• 1.0
• 1.1
• 1.2
• 1.3
• 1.4
• 1.5
• 1.6
• 1.7
• 1.8
• 1.9
• 1.10
• 1.11.0
• 2.0

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 7.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: 7pk security
CWE: CWE-254
CAPEC: 🔍
ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 255084
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2017-2299

Threat Intelligenceinfo

Interest: 🔍
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: puppetlabs-apache 1.11.1/2.1.0

Timelineinfo

12/01/2016 🔍
09/13/2017 +286 days 🔍
09/13/2017 +0 days 🔍
09/15/2017 +2 days 🔍
09/15/2017 +0 days 🔍
09/16/2017 +1 days 🔍
08/27/2025 +2902 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: puppet.com
Status: Confirmed
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2017-2299 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-2299
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-106739
SecurityFocus: 100859 - puppetlabs-apache CVE-2017-2299 Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 09/16/2017 14:15
Updated: 08/27/2025 10:49
Changes: 09/16/2017 14:15 (62), 11/17/2019 08:19 (4), 08/27/2025 10:49 (21)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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