Vulnerability identifier: #VU29025

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1736

CWE-ID: CWE-732

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Red Hat Ansible Engine
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: Red Hat Inc.

Description

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

The vulnerability exists when a file is moved using "atomic_move" primitive as the file mode cannot be specified. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat Ansible Engine: 2.7.0 - 2.9.6

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External links
http://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2020-1736
http://github.com/ansible/ansible/issues/67794
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202006-11

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.