QID 980440

QID 980440: Python (pip) Security Update for ansible (GHSA-p75j-wc34-527c)

A flaw was found in ansible 2.8.0 before 2.8.4. Fields managing sensitive data should be set as such by no_log feature. Some of these fields in GCP modules are not set properly. service_account_contents() which is common class for all gcp modules is not setting no_log to True. Any sensitive data managed by that function would be leak as an output when running ansible playbooks.

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

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 6.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 4 severity.
    • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-p75j-wc34-527c for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 980440

    CVE-2019-10217 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-p75j-wc34-527c ansible URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-p75j-wc34-527c
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