Low severityNVD Advisory· Published Aug 6, 2012· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-2012-3408
CVE-2012-3408
Description
lib/puppet/network/authstore.rb in Puppet before 2.7.18, and Puppet Enterprise before 2.5.2, supports use of IP addresses in certnames without warning of potential risks, which might allow remote attackers to spoof an agent by acquiring a previously used IP address.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
puppetRubyGems | < 2.7.18 | 2.7.18 |
Affected products
3Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
8- github.com/puppetlabs/puppet/commit/ab9150baa1b738467a33b01df1d90e076253fbbdnvdExploitPatchThird Party AdvisoryWEB
- puppetlabs.com/security/cve/cve-2012-3408/nvdVendor Advisory
- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cginvdThird Party AdvisoryWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-vxf6-w9mp-95hmghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-3408ghsaADVISORY
- puppetlabs.com/security/cve/cve-2012-3408ghsaWEB
- github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/puppet/CVE-2012-3408.ymlghsaWEB
- www.puppet.com/security/cve/cve-2012-3408-agent-impersonationghsaWEB
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