Vulnerability Details : CVE-2011-4953
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.
Vulnerability category: Input validationExecute code
Products affected by CVE-2011-4953
- cpe:2.3:a:cobbler_project:cobbler:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2011-4953
0.72%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 80 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2011-4953
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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6.8
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
8.6
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6.4
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2011-4953
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The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2011-4953
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https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/oneiric/+source/cobbler/+bug/858883
Bug #858883 ""Management Parameters” (for example a system) whic... : Oneiric (11.10) : Bugs : cobbler package : Ubuntu
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https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=757062
Bug 757062 – VUL-0: CVE-2011-4953: cobbler: privilege escalation flaw / local root
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-04/msg00019.html
[security-announce] SUSE-SU-2012:0552-1: important: Security update for
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