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

    CVEs related to QID 982730

    CVE-2020-1737 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-893h-35v4-mxqx ansible URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-893h-35v4-mxqx
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