CVE-2011-4953

Description

The set_mgmt_parameters function in item.py in cobbler before 2.2.2 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to the use of the yaml.load function instead of the yaml.safe_load function, as demonstrated using Puppet.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.71% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory opensuse.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-04/msg00019.html vendor advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/oneiric/+source/cobbler/+bug/858883
https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=757062

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-4953?
CVE-2011-4953 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-4953?
To fix CVE-2011-4953, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2011-4953 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2011-4953 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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