RHSA-2021:3874: Important: Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 2.0.1 Security and Bug fix Release

Published Oct 14, 2021
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Updated

Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform provides an enterprise framework for building, deploying and managing IT automation at scale. IT Managers can provide top-down guidelines on how automation is applied to individual teams, while automation developers retain the freedom to write tasks that leverage existing knowledge without the overhead. Ansible Automation Platform makes it possible for users across an organization to share, vet, and manage automation content by means of a simple, powerful, and agentless language.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> ansible: ansible-connection module discloses sensitive info in traceback error message </li> (CVE-2021-3620)<br>For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS<br>score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s)<br>listed in the References section.<br>Additional Changes:<br>This update fixes various bugs and adds enhancements.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/ansible<2.9.27-1.el8a
2.9.27-1.el8a
redhat/ansible-core<2.11.6-1.el8a
2.11.6-1.el8a
redhat/ansible-test<2.11.6-1.el8a
2.11.6-1.el8a

Remediation

Event History

Oct 10, 2024
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·07:18 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2021:3874?

The severity of RHSA-2021:3874 is classified as important.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2021:3874?

To fix RHSA-2021:3874, update Ansible to version 2.9.27-1.el8a or Ansible Core to version 2.11.6-1.el8a.

3

Which software is affected by RHSA-2021:3874?

RHSA-2021:3874 affects Ansible, Ansible Core, and Ansible Test packages.

4

Is there a specific version to upgrade to for remediation of RHSA-2021:3874?

Yes, upgrade to Ansible 2.9.27-1.el8a or Ansible Core 2.11.6-1.el8a to remediate RHSA-2021:3874.

5

Why is RHSA-2021:3874 important to address?

Addressing RHSA-2021:3874 is crucial to mitigate potential vulnerabilities that could exploit the affected software components.

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