CVE-2019-19341: Medium severity red hat ansible tower vulnerability
A flaw was found in Ansible Tower, versions 3.6.x before 3.6.2, where files in '/var/backup/tower' are left world-readable. These files include both the SECRETKEY and the database backup. Any user with access to the Tower server, and knowledge of when a backup is run, could retrieve every credential stored in Tower. Access to data is the highest threat with this vulnerability.
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What is the severity of CVE-2019-19341?
The severity of CVE-2019-19341 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.
How does CVE-2019-19341 affect Ansible Tower?
CVE-2019-19341 affects Ansible Tower versions 3.6.x before 3.6.2.
What is the vulnerability description of CVE-2019-19341?
CVE-2019-19341 allows files in '/var/backup/tower' to be world-readable, exposing the SECRET_KEY and the database backup.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-19341?
An attacker with access to the Tower server and knowledge of backup timings can retrieve sensitive credentials.
How can I fix CVE-2019-19341?
Upgrade to Ansible Tower version 3.6.2 to fix CVE-2019-19341.