CVE-2011-4953

Medium

Description

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.

SeverityMedium
CVSS6.8
Exploit probability—
ProductCobbler
PublishedOct 27, 2014
First seenOct 27, 2014

How to fix

Update
  • cobbler2.6.0 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
cobbler_project cobblerv ≤ 2.2.1—
cobblerPyPIv < 2.6.02.6.0

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