CVE-2019-3869: Infoleak
First published: Thu Mar 28 2019(Updated: )
When running Tower before 3.4.3 on OpenShift or Kubernetes, application credentials are exposed to playbook job runs via environment variables. A malicious user with the ability to write playbooks could use this to gain administrative privileges.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat Ansible Tower | <3.3.5 | |
| Redhat Ansible Tower | >=3.4.0<3.4.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-3869?
CVE-2019-3869 is a vulnerability in Redhat Ansible Tower where application credentials are exposed to playbook job runs via environment variables.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-3869?
CVE-2019-3869 has a severity rating of 7.2 (High).
How does CVE-2019-3869 affect Redhat Ansible Tower?
CVE-2019-3869 affects Redhat Ansible Tower versions up to 3.3.5 and versions between 3.4.0 and 3.4.3.
How can a malicious user exploit CVE-2019-3869?
A malicious user with the ability to write playbooks could exploit CVE-2019-3869 to gain administrative privileges.
Is there a fix or patch available for CVE-2019-3869?
Yes, the fix for CVE-2019-3869 is included in Tower version 3.4.3.
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