CVE-2014-4658: Infoleak
First published: Thu Feb 20 2020(Updated: )
The vault subsystem in Ansible before 1.5.5 does not set the umask before creation or modification of a vault file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive key information by reading a file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/ansible | <1.5.5 | 1.5.5 |
| Redhat Ansible | <1.5.5 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-4658
- https://github.com/ansible/ansible/blob/release1.5.5/CHANGELOG.md
- https://github.com/ansible/ansible/commit/a0e027fe362fbc209dbeff2f72d6e95f39885c69
- https://web.archive.org/web/20210120133853/https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68233
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-5g4v-2pc6-4hh4 (Advisory)
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68233
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/ansible/PYSEC-2020-200.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-4658?
CVE-2014-4658 is a vulnerability in Ansible where the vault subsystem does not set the umask before creation or modification of a vault file, allowing local users to obtain sensitive key information.
How does CVE-2014-4658 impact Ansible?
CVE-2014-4658 impacts Ansible by allowing local users to read sensitive key information by exploiting the vulnerability in the vault subsystem.
What is the severity of CVE-2014-4658?
CVE-2014-4658 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.
How can I fix CVE-2014-4658 in Ansible?
To fix CVE-2014-4658 in Ansible, update to version 1.5.5 or later of Ansible where the vulnerability has been patched.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2014-4658?
You can find more information about CVE-2014-4658 in the NIST National Vulnerability Database (NVD) at https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-4658 and in the Ansible repository on GitHub.
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