Data Leakage Vulnerability in Ansible User Module by Red Hat
CVE-2018-16837

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

[unknown]

Status
Ansible
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 October 2018

What is CVE-2018-16837?

The Ansible User module has a vulnerability that allows sensitive data, such as passphrases, to be exposed when passed as parameters to the ssh-keygen utility. This exposure occurs due to the clear text visibility of these parameters in the process list, potentially compromising user credentials to any individual who can view the process details. Users of Ansible should take immediate action to mitigate this vulnerability to safeguard sensitive information.

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Affected Version(s)

Ansible

References

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3460
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105700
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3462
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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