QID 981014

QID 981014: Python (pip) Security Update for ansible (GHSA-jg4f-jqm5-4mgq)

Ansible before version 2.2.0 fails to properly sanitize fact variables sent from the Ansible controller. An attacker with the ability to create special variables on the controller could execute arbitrary commands on Ansible clients as the user Ansible runs as.

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

CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.1 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Critical - 9 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-jg4f-jqm5-4mgq for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-jg4f-jqm5-4mgq - github.com/advisories/GHSA-jg4f-jqm5-4mgq

CVEs related to QID 981014

CVE-2016-8628 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-jg4f-jqm5-4mgq	ansible		github.com/advisories/GHSA-jg4f-jqm5-4mgq

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