Vulnerability identifier: #VU29027

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1738

CWE-ID: CWE-88

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 compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists when the module package or service is used and the parameter "use" is not specified. If a previous task is executed with a malicious user, the module sent can be selected by the attacker using the ansible facts file.

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-2020-1738
http://github.com/ansible/ansible/issues/67796
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.