QID 982730

QID 982730: Python (pip) Security Update for ansible (GHSA-893h-35v4-mxqx)

A flaw was found in Ansible 2.7.17 and prior, 2.8.9 and prior, and 2.9.6 and prior when using the Extract-Zip function from the win_unzip module as the extracted file(s) are not checked if they belong to the destination folder. An attacker could take advantage of this flaw by crafting an archive anywhere in the file system, using a path traversal. This issue is fixed in 2.10.

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 Medium - 4.6 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-893h-35v4-mxqx for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-893h-35v4-mxqx - github.com/advisories/GHSA-893h-35v4-mxqx

CVEs related to QID 982730

CVE-2020-1737 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-893h-35v4-mxqx	ansible		github.com/advisories/GHSA-893h-35v4-mxqx

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