CVE-2016-5716

Description

The console in Puppet Enterprise 2015.x and 2016.x prior to 2016.4.0 includes unsafe string reads that potentially allows for remote code execution on the console node.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.85% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory puppet.com
Affected: Puppet Puppet Enterprise
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://puppet.com/security/cve/pe-console-oct-2016 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5716?
CVE-2016-5716 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-5716?
To fix CVE-2016-5716, 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-2016-5716 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-5716 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-5716?
CVE-2016-5716 affects Puppet Puppet Enterprise.
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