CVE-2012-1906: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-1906: Puppet 2.6.x before 2.6.15 and 2.7.x before 2.7.13, and Puppet Enterprise (PE) Users 1.0, 1.1, 1.2.x, 2.0.x...

Puppet 2.6.x before 2.6.15 and 2.7.x before 2.7.13, and Puppet Enterprise (PE) Users 1.0, 1.1, 1.2.x, 2.0.x, and 2.5.x before 2.5.1 uses predictable file names when installing Mac OS X packages from a remote source, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files or install arbitrary packages via a symlink attack on a temporary file in /tmp.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 19:17 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw affects older Puppet deployments on Mac OS X when installing packages from a remote source. Predictable temporary filenames in /tmp can let a local user interfere with the install process, potentially overwriting files or installing unintended packages. Exposure is likely limited to systems running the named Puppet or Puppet Enterprise versions and using Mac OS X package installation from remote sources. Non-Mac OS X hosts or deployments not using that package workflow are less likely exposed based on the provided sources. Treat as a targeted remediation item for legacy Puppet-managed Mac OS X estates. It is not evidenced as actively exploited, but the potential file overwrite or arbitrary package install impact justifies cleanup during vulnerability maintenance. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Puppet 2.6.x to 2.6.15 or later.; Upgrade Puppet 2.7.x to 2.7.13 or later.; Upgrade Puppet Enterprise 2.5.x to 2.5.1 or later..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 12:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 29, 2012, 20:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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puppet-macosx-symlink(74793)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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