QID 981359

QID 981359: Python (pip) Security Update for ansible (GHSA-vcg8-98q8-g7mj)

A flaw was found in Ansible Engine when using Ansible Vault for editing encrypted files. When a user executes "ansible-vault edit", another user on the same computer can read the old and new secret, as it is created in a temporary file with mkstemp and the returned file descriptor is closed and the method write_data is called to write the existing secret in the file. This method will delete the file before recreating it insecurely. All versions in 2.7.x, 2.8.x and 2.9.x branches are believed to be vulnerable.

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

  • CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 4.7 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Low - 1.9 severity.
    • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-vcg8-98q8-g7mj for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 981359

    CVE-2020-1740 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-vcg8-98q8-g7mj ansible URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-vcg8-98q8-g7mj
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