CVE-2020-14332
First published: Thu Jul 16 2020(Updated: )
A flaw was found in the Ansible Engine when using module_args. Tasks executed with check mode (--check-mode) do not properly neutralize sensitive data exposed in the event data. This flaw allows unauthorized users to read this data. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/ansible-engine | <2.9.12 | 2.9.12 |
| redhat/ansible-engine | <2.8.14 | 2.8.14 |
| Redhat Ansible Engine | >=2.8.0<2.8.14 | |
| Redhat Ansible Engine | >=2.9.0<2.9.12 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =10.0 | |
| debian/ansible | 2.7.7+dfsg-1+deb10u1 2.7.7+dfsg-1+deb10u2 2.10.7+merged+base+2.10.8+dfsg-1 7.3.0+dfsg-1 7.7.0+dfsg-3 | |
| pip/ansible | >=2.10.0a1<2.10.1rc2 | 2.10.1rc2 |
| pip/ansible | >=2.9.0a1<2.9.12 | 2.9.12 |
| pip/ansible | <2.8.14 | 2.8.14 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1857817
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1857818
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1859535
- https://github.com/ansible/ansible/pull/71033
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1857805
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2020-14332
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4950
- https://github.com/ansible/ansible/commit/6cae9a4b168df776bf82deb04b2c62e00c38b49a
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2020-14332
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-14332
- https://github.com/ansible/ansible/blob/stable-2.8/changelogs/CHANGELOG-v2.8.rst#security-fixes-4
- https://github.com/ansible/ansible/blob/stable-2.9/changelogs/CHANGELOG-v2.9.rst#security-fixes-6
- https://github.com/ansible/ansible/commit/291f94934c8c49eef85e6539087f2dfcd001fe4f
- https://github.com/ansible/ansible/commit/714cd2ad2eff7f003d728414afcb91591fad5d9a
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-j667-c2hm-f2wp (Advisory)
- https://github.com/ansible/ansible/blob/stable-2.10/changelogs/CHANGELOG-v2.10.rst#security-fixes-3
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/ansible/PYSEC-2020-4.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-14332?
CVE-2020-14332 is a vulnerability found in Ansible Engine when using module_args, allowing unauthorized users to read sensitive data.
How does CVE-2020-14332 impact confidentiality?
CVE-2020-14332 poses a threat to confidentiality, as unauthorized users can exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive data.
What is the severity level of CVE-2020-14332?
The severity level of CVE-2020-14332 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-14332?
Ansible Engine versions up to 2.9.12 and 2.8.14, as well as Redhat Ansible Engine versions 2.8.0 to 2.8.14 and 2.9.0 to 2.9.12 are affected by CVE-2020-14332.
How can I fix CVE-2020-14332?
To fix CVE-2020-14332, update Ansible Engine to version 2.9.12 or Redhat Ansible Engine to version 2.8.14.
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