RHSA-2021:0779: Important: Red Hat Ansible Tower 3.7.5-1 - Container security and bug fix update

Published Mar 9, 2021
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Updated

Security Fix(es): Addressed a security issue which can allow a malicious playbook author to elevate to the awx user from outside the isolated environment: CVE-2021-20253 Upgraded to a more recent version of autobahn to address CVE-2020-35678. Upgraded to a more recent version of nginx to address CVE-2019-20372. For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.Bug Fix(es): Fixed a bug which can intermittently cause access to encrypted Tower settings to fail, resulting in failed job launches. Improved analytics collection to collect the playbook status for all hosts in a playbook run

Affected Software

1 affected component
Red Hat Ansible Tower=3.7.5-1

Remediation

Event History

Jun 1, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·02:48 PM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:48 PM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2021:0779?

The severity of RHSA-2021:0779 is critical due to the potential for privilege escalation vulnerabilities.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2021:0779?

To fix RHSA-2021:0779, you should upgrade to the latest version of Red Hat Ansible Tower as specified in the security advisory.

3

What specific vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2021:0779?

RHSA-2021:0779 addresses the privilege escalation issue linked to CVE-2021-20253 and also upgrades components to resolve CVE-2020-35678.

4

Which software is affected by RHSA-2021:0779?

RHSA-2021:0779 affects Red Hat Ansible Tower.

5

Is there a workaround for RHSA-2021:0779?

There is no official workaround for RHSA-2021:0779; the recommended action is to apply the appropriate security updates.

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