CVE-2019-3828: Path Traversal
First published: Tue Feb 12 2019(Updated: )
Ansible fetch module before versions 2.5.15, 2.6.14, 2.7.8 has a path traversal vulnerability which allows copying and overwriting files outside of the specified destination in the local ansible controller host, by not restricting an absolute path.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat Ansible | >=2.5.0<2.5.15 | |
| Redhat Ansible | >=2.6.0<2.6.14 | |
| Redhat Ansible | >=2.7.0<2.7.8 | |
| redhat/ansible-engine | <2.5.15 | 2.5.15 |
| redhat/ansible-engine | <2.6.14 | 2.6.14 |
| redhat/ansible-engine | <2.7.8 | 2.7.8 |
| debian/ansible | 2.10.7+merged+base+2.10.17+dfsg-0+deb11u1 7.7.0+dfsg-3+deb12u1 10.1.0+dfsg-1 | |
| pip/ansible | >=2.7.0a1<2.7.8 | 2.7.8 |
| pip/ansible | >=2.6.0a1<2.6.14 | 2.6.14 |
| pip/ansible | <2.5.15 | 2.5.15 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00021.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-06/msg00077.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00020.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172837/Ansible-Fetch-Path-Traversal.html
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3744
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3789
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-3828
- https://github.com/ansible/ansible/pull/52133
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4072-1/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2019-3828
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1677598
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1677597
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0430
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0431
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0432
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0433
- https://access.redhat.com/support/policy/updates/cloudforms/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1676689
- https://github.com/ansible/ansible/pull/68720
- https://github.com/ansible/ansible/commit/bc4272d2a26e47418c7d588208482d05a34a34cd
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2019-3828
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-3828
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-74vq-h4q8-x6jv (Advisory)
- https://github.com/ansible/ansible/commit/396a2f74717477d80600450e2b7e45349d7b5110
- https://github.com/ansible/ansible/commit/4be3215d2f9f84ca283895879f0c6ce1ed7dd333
- https://github.com/ansible/ansible/commit/f3edc091523fbe301926b7a0db25fbbd96940d93
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/ansible/PYSEC-2019-5.yaml
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4072-1
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2019-3828
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-3828
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-3828?
CVE-2019-3828 is a path traversal vulnerability in the Ansible fetch module before versions 2.5.15, 2.6.14, and 2.7.8.
How does CVE-2019-3828 affect Ansible?
CVE-2019-3828 allows an attacker to copy and overwrite files outside of the specified destination in the local Ansible controller host.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-3828?
The severity of CVE-2019-3828 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.2.
How can I fix CVE-2019-3828 in Ansible?
To fix CVE-2019-3828 in Ansible, upgrade to version 2.5.15, 2.6.14, or 2.7.8.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-3828?
More information about CVE-2019-3828 can be found on the NVD (National Vulnerability Database) and GitHub.
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