Incorrect default permissions in ansible-runner - CVE-2021-3701
Published: September 18, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU80855
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 6.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-3701
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for files and folders that are set by the application. A local user with access to the system can view contents of files and directories or modify them.
Affected software
ansible-runner
IBM Watson Assistant for IBM Cloud Pak for Data
IBM Watson Speech Services Cartridge for IBM Cloud Pak for Data
IBM Watson Assistant for IBM Cloud Pak for Data
IBM Watson Speech Services Cartridge for IBM Cloud Pak for Data
How to mitigate CVE-2021-3701
Install updates from vendor's website.
ansible-runner - update to 2.0.1
IBM Watson Assistant for IBM Cloud Pak for Data - update to 4.7.0
IBM Watson Speech Services Cartridge for IBM Cloud Pak for Data - update to 4.8.0
IBM Watson Assistant for IBM Cloud Pak for Data - update to 4.7.0
IBM Watson Speech Services Cartridge for IBM Cloud Pak for Data - update to 4.8.0