QID 980817

QID 980817: Python (pip) Security Update for ansible (GHSA-w64c-pxjj-h866)

Ansible before 1.9.2 does not verify that the server hostname matches a domain name in the subject's Common Name (CN) or subjectAltName field of the X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers via an arbitrary valid certificate.

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

CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 4.2 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 4.3 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-w64c-pxjj-h866 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-w64c-pxjj-h866 - github.com/advisories/GHSA-w64c-pxjj-h866

CVEs related to QID 980817

CVE-2015-3908 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-w64c-pxjj-h866	ansible		github.com/advisories/GHSA-w64c-pxjj-h866

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