puppetlabs-mysql up to 3.6.0 mysql_user improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in puppetlabs-mysql up to 3.6.0. The affected element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation of the argument mysql_user as part of Parameter can lead to improper authentication. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2015-7224. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in puppetlabs-mysql up to 3.6.0 (Database Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part. The manipulation of the argument mysql_user as part of a Parameter leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

puppetlabs-mysql 3.1.0 through 3.6.0 allow remote attackers to bypass authentication by leveraging creation of a database account without a password when a 'mysql_user' user parameter contains a host with a netmask.

The bug was discovered 09/22/2015. The weakness was shared 12/21/2017 (Website). The advisory is available at puppet.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2015-7224 since 09/17/2015. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 821 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.5

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VulDB Temp Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

09/17/2015 🔍
09/22/2015 +5 days 🔍
12/21/2017 +821 days 🔍
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12/17/2019 +726 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: puppet.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2015-7224 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-7224
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-110974

Entryinfo

Created: 12/21/2017 22:17
Updated: 12/17/2019 11:02
Changes: 12/21/2017 22:17 (58), 12/17/2019 11:02 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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