QID 981388

QID 981388: Python (pip) Security Update for ansible (GHSA-m429-fhmv-c6q2)

A flaw was found in the Ansible Engine, in ansible-engine 2.8.x before 2.8.15 and ansible-engine 2.9.x before 2.9.13, when installing packages using the dnf module. GPG signatures are ignored during installation even when disable_gpg_check is set to False, which is the default behavior. This flaw leads to malicious packages being installed on the system and arbitrary code executed via package installation scripts. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to integrity and system availability.

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

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.1 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 6.6 severity.
    • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-m429-fhmv-c6q2 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 981388

    CVE-2020-14365 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-m429-fhmv-c6q2 ansible URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-m429-fhmv-c6q2
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