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- RHSA-2021:3871
RHSA-2021:3871: Important: Ansible security and bug fix update (2.9.27)
First published: Thu Oct 14 2021(Updated: )
Ansible is a simple model-driven configuration management, multi-node<br>deployment, and remote-task execution system. Ansible works over SSH and<br>does not require any software or daemons to be installed on remote nodes.<br>Extension modules can be written in any language and are transferred to<br>managed machines automatically.<br>The following packages have been upgraded to a newer upstream version:<br>ansible (2.9.27)<br>Bug Fix(es):<br><li> CVE-2021-3620 Ansible: ansible-connection module discloses sensitive info</li> in traceback error message<br>See:<br><a href="https://github.com/ansible/ansible/blob/v2.9.27/changelogs/CHANGELOG-v2.9.rst" target="_blank">https://github.com/ansible/ansible/blob/v2.9.27/changelogs/CHANGELOG-v2.9.rst</a> for details on bug fixes in this release.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/ansible | <2.9.27-1.el8ae | 2.9.27-1.el8ae |
| redhat/ansible | <2.9.27-1.el8ae | 2.9.27-1.el8ae |
| redhat/ansible-test | <2.9.27-1.el8ae | 2.9.27-1.el8ae |
| redhat/ansible | <2.9.27-1.el7ae | 2.9.27-1.el7ae |
| redhat/ansible | <2.9.27-1.el7ae | 2.9.27-1.el7ae |
| redhat/ansible-test | <2.9.27-1.el7ae | 2.9.27-1.el7ae |
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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.
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