QID 994796

Date Published: 2023-08-10

QID 994796: Python (Pip) Security Update for ansible (GHSA-5g4v-2pc6-4hh4)

The vault subsystem in Ansible before 1.5.5 does not set the umask before creation or modification of a vault file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive key information by reading a file.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a security breach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 5.5 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Low - 2.1 severity.

Solution

Refer to Github security advisory GHSA-5g4v-2pc6-4hh4 for updates and patch information.

Vendor References

GHSA-5g4v-2pc6-4hh4 - github.com/advisories/GHSA-5g4v-2pc6-4hh4

CVEs related to QID 994796

CVE-2014-4658 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-5g4v-2pc6-4hh4	ansible		github.com/advisories/GHSA-5g4v-2pc6-4hh4

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