CVE-2014-3250: The default vhost configuration file in Puppet before 3.6.2 does not include the SSLCARevocationCheck directiv

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-3250?

puppet: upgrade to 3.6.2; linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-3250 being exploited?

CVE-2014-3250 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2014-3250 affect?

CVE-2014-3250 affects puppet, linux. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The default vhost configuration file in Puppet before 3.6.2 does not include the SSLCARevocationCheck directive, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a revoked certificate when a Puppet master runs with Apa

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-3250?

Priority 43/100. On your watchlist

This month

MEDIUM 6.5WATCHLISTUPGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2014-3250 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting puppet, linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The default vhost configuration file in Puppet before 3.6.2 does not include the SSLCARevocationCheck directive, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a revoked certificate when a Puppet master runs with Apache 2.4.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 40%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-295
Published	2017-12-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: puppet · redhat

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-12-11 17:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

puppet puppet UPGRADE

Affected: < 3.6.2

Fixed in: 3.6.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy puppet || rpm -q puppet || puppet --version

2. UPGRADE to 3.6.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade puppet

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade puppet

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

redhat linux MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-3250?

puppet: upgrade to 3.6.2; linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-3250 being exploited?

CVE-2014-3250 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2014-3250 affect?

CVE-2014-3250 affects puppet, linux. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The default vhost configuration file in Puppet before 3.6.2 does not include the SSLCARevocationCheck directive, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a revoked certificate when a Puppet master runs with Apa

How urgent is CVE-2014-3250?

Priority 43/100. On your watchlist

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