CVE-2018-6517

Description

Prior to version 0.3.0, chloride's use of net-ssh resulted in host fingerprints for previously unknown hosts getting added to the user's known_hosts file without confirmation. In version 0.3.0 this is updated so that the user's known_hosts file is not updated by chloride.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.20%
Third-Party Advisory puppet.com
Affected: Puppet Chloride
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://puppet.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-6517 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-6517?
CVE-2018-6517 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-6517?
To fix CVE-2018-6517, 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-2018-6517 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-6517 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-6517?
CVE-2018-6517 affects Puppet Chloride.
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