medium6.8
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…
Impact
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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cobbler Project | Cobbler | through 2.2.1 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-04/msg00019.html
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/oneiric/+source/cobbler/+bug/858883
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=757062
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-04/msg00019.html
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/oneiric/+source/cobbler/+bug/858883
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=757062