Puppet device_manager 2.7.0 Configuration File Credentials credentials management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Puppet device_manager 2.7.0. This affects an unknown function of the component Configuration File Handler. Performing a manipulation results in credentials management (Credentials). This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2018-11748. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Puppet device_manager 2.7.0 (Service Management Software). This affects an unknown functionality of the component Configuration File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a credentials management vulnerability (Credentials). CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-255. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

Previous releases of the Puppet device_manager module creates configuration files containing credentials that are world readable. This issue has been resolved as of device_manager 2.7.0.

The bug was discovered 10/02/2018. The weakness was released 10/02/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at puppet.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-11748 since 06/05/2018. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1552 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

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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Exploitinginfo

Name: Credentials
Class: Credentials management / Credentials
CWE: CWE-255
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Timelineinfo

06/05/2018 🔍
10/02/2018 +119 days 🔍
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10/03/2018 +1 days 🔍
03/28/2020 +542 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: puppet.com
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2018-11748 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-11748
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-124671

Entryinfo

Created: 10/03/2018 07:43
Updated: 03/28/2020 16:46
Changes: 10/03/2018 07:43 (58), 03/28/2020 16:46 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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