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CVE-2021-27019:
Linux Debian vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
PuppetDB, a component of Puppet Enterprise, was found to have a security vulnerability (CVE-2021-27019) where the logging functionality included potentially sensitive system information. The vulnerability was disclosed and assigned on February 9, 2021 (CVE Details).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 4.3 (MEDIUM) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-532 (Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File) (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability could lead to the exposure of sensitive system information through log files, potentially providing attackers with valuable information about the system configuration and operation (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Fixed versions have been released for affected products: PuppetDB versions 6.16.1 and 7.3.1, and Puppet Enterprise version 2019.8.6. Users are advised to upgrade to these or later versions to address the vulnerability (Debian Tracker).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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