RHSA-2021:3871: Important: Ansible security and bug fix update (2.9.27)
Ansible is a simple model-driven configuration management, multi-nodedeployment, and remote-task execution system. Ansible works over SSH anddoes not require any software or daemons to be installed on remote nodes.Extension modules can be written in any language and are transferred tomanaged machines automatically.The following packages have been upgraded to a newer upstream version:ansible (2.9.27)Bug Fix(es): CVE-2021-3620 Ansible: ansible-connection module discloses sensitive info in traceback error messageSee:https://github.com/ansible/ansible/blob/v2.9.27/changelogs/CHANGELOG-v2.9.rst for details on bug fixes in this release.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2021:3871?
The severity of RHSA-2021:3871 is classified as important.
What software is affected by RHSA-2021:3871?
RHSA-2021:3871 affects Ansible and Ansible Test versions prior to 2.9.27-1.el8ae and 2.9.27-1.el7ae.
How do I fix RHSA-2021:3871?
To fix RHSA-2021:3871, upgrade to Ansible version 2.9.27-1.el8ae or 2.9.27-1.el7ae.
What are the consequences of not addressing RHSA-2021:3871?
Not addressing RHSA-2021:3871 could lead to potential security vulnerabilities within Ansible deployments.
Can RHSA-2021:3871 impact my system's configuration management?
Yes, RHSA-2021:3871 may impact system configuration management due to vulnerabilities in the affected Ansible versions.