Vulnerability identifier: #VU30577

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-14856

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Ansible
Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH

Vendor: Red Hat Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to gain access to sensitive information.

ansible before versions 2.8.6, 2.7.14, 2.6.20 is vulnerable to a None

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Ansible: 2.8.0 - 2.8.5

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External links
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-04/msg00021.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-04/msg00026.html
http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0756
http://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-14856

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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