QID 981142

QID 981142: Python (pip) Security Update for ansible (GHSA-c2w9-48qc-qpj4)

An exploitable vulnerability exists in the yaml loading functionality of ansible-vault before 1.0.5. A specially crafted vault can execute arbitrary python commands resulting in command execution. An attacker can insert python into the vault to trigger this vulnerability.

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

CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.8 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as High - 6.8 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-c2w9-48qc-qpj4 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-c2w9-48qc-qpj4 - github.com/advisories/GHSA-c2w9-48qc-qpj4

CVEs related to QID 981142

CVE-2017-2809 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-c2w9-48qc-qpj4	ansible		github.com/advisories/GHSA-c2w9-48qc-qpj4

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