REDHAT-BUG-2312119: Medium severity Red Hat Ansible vulnerability

Published Sep 13, 2024

Updated

This CVE affects Ansible and is similar to CVE-2024-0690. The vulnerability arises due to improper handling of sensitive variables loaded from Ansible Vault files, potentially leading to the exposure of secret data during execution.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Red Hat Ansible

Event History

Sep 13, 2024

Data Sourced

via Red Hat·09:11 AM

DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2312119?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2312119 is classified as high due to potential exposure of sensitive data.

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2312119?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2312119, update to the latest version of Ansible that includes security patches addressing this vulnerability.

What are the potential impacts of REDHAT-BUG-2312119?

The potential impacts of REDHAT-BUG-2312119 include unauthorized access to sensitive information stored in Ansible Vault files.

Which versions of Ansible are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2312119?

REDHAT-BUG-2312119 affects all versions of Ansible that improperly handle sensitive variables from Vault files.

How can I mitigate the risks associated with REDHAT-BUG-2312119?

To mitigate risks associated with REDHAT-BUG-2312119, restrict access to Ansible Vault files and apply relevant security updates promptly.