SB2021020904 - Arch Linux update for ansible

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SB2021020904 - Arch Linux update for ansible

Published: February 9, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021020904
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-20178)

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the snmp_facts module in Ansible discloses 'authkey' and 'privkey' credentials. A local user with access to the output of playbook execution can obtain SNMP credentials.


2) Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-20180)

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the bitbucket_pipeline_variable module in ansible-collection discloses by default credentials in the console log. A local user can obtain bitbucket_pipeline credentials.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References