QID 980401

QID 980401: Python (pip) Security Update for ansible (GHSA-j2h6-73x8-22c4)

A flaw was found in the Ansible Engine affecting Ansible Engine versions 2.7.x before 2.7.17 and 2.8.x before 2.8.11 and 2.9.x before 2.9.7 as well as Ansible Tower before and including versions 3.4.5 and 3.5.5 and 3.6.3 when the ldap_attr and ldap_entry community modules are used. The issue discloses the LDAP bind password to stdout or a log file if a playbook task is written using the bind_pw in the parameters field. The highest threat from this vulnerability is data confidentiality.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Low - 1.9 severity.
    • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-j2h6-73x8-22c4 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 980401

    CVE-2020-1746 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-j2h6-73x8-22c4 ansible URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-j2h6-73x8-22c4
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