CVE-2014-2686
First published: Thu Jan 09 2020(Updated: )
Ansible prior to 1.5.4 mishandles the evaluation of some strings.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat Ansible | <1.5.4 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-2686
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/ansible-project/1.5.4/ansible-project/MUQxiKwSQDc/id6aVaawVboJ
- https://github.com/ansible/ansible/commit/998793fd0ab55705d57527a38cee5e83f535974c
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-49m5-2838-q2rv (Advisory)
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21searchin/ansible-project/1.5.4/ansible-project/MUQxiKwSQDc/id6aVaawVboJ
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/ansible/PYSEC-2020-198.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-2686?
CVE-2014-2686 is a vulnerability in Ansible prior to version 1.5.4 that mishandles the evaluation of some strings.
What is the severity of CVE-2014-2686?
The severity of CVE-2014-2686 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.
How does CVE-2014-2686 affect Ansible?
CVE-2014-2686 affects Ansible versions prior to 1.5.4.
How can I fix CVE-2014-2686?
To fix CVE-2014-2686, update Ansible to version 1.5.4 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2014-2686?
You can find more information about CVE-2014-2686 at the following references: [NVD](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-2686), [Ansible Google Group](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/ansible-project/1.5.4/ansible-project/MUQxiKwSQDc/id6aVaawVboJ), [Ansible GitHub Commit](https://github.com/ansible/ansible/commit/998793fd0ab55705d57527a38cee5e83f535974c).
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