CVE-2014-4967: Critical severity redhat ansible vulnerability
Multiple argument injection vulnerabilities in Ansible before 1.6.7 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging access to an Ansible managed host and providing a crafted fact, as demonstrated by a fact with (1) a trailing " src=" clause, (2) a trailing " temp=" clause, or (3) a trailing " validate=" clause accompanied by a shell command.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
pip/ansibleto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.6.7
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-4967?
CVE-2014-4967 is a vulnerability in Ansible before version 1.6.7 that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting multiple argument injection vulnerabilities.
How severe is CVE-2014-4967?
CVE-2014-4967 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.
What is the affected software for CVE-2014-4967?
The affected software for CVE-2014-4967 is Redhat Ansible versions up to and excluding 1.6.7.
How can I fix CVE-2014-4967?
To fix CVE-2014-4967, it is recommended to update Ansible to version 1.6.7 or newer.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2014-4967?
More information about CVE-2014-4967 can be found at the following links: http://www.ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2014-004.html, https://github.com/ansible/ansible/commit/62a1295a3e08cb6c3e9f1b2a1e6e5dcaeab32527.