USN-6846-2: Ansible regression
USN-6846-1 fixed vulnerabilities in ansible. The update introduced a regression in ansible. This update fixes the problem. We apologize for the inconvenience. Original advisory details: It was discovered that Ansible incorrectly handled certain inputs when using towercallback parameter. If a user or an automated system were tricked into opening a specially crafted input file, a remote attacker could possibly use this issue to obtain sensitive information. This issue only affected Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, and Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. (CVE-2022-3697) It was discovered that Ansible incorrectly handled certain inputs. If a user or an automated system were tricked into opening a specially crafted input file, a remote attacker could possibly use this issue to perform a Template Injection. (CVE-2023-5764)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-6846-2?
The severity of USN-6846-2 is high due to the potential for regression affecting Ansible functionality.
How do I fix USN-6846-2?
To fix USN-6846-2, update your Ansible package to the latest version specified in the advisory.
What is the impact of USN-6846-2?
The impact of USN-6846-2 includes possible mismanagement of inputs in Ansible when using tower_callback.
Which versions of Ansible are affected by USN-6846-2?
USN-6846-2 affects Ansible versions up to 2.5.1+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1+esm3 for Ubuntu 18.04 and up to 2.0.0.2-2ubuntu1.3+esm3 for Ubuntu 16.04.
Is it necessary to apply the patch for USN-6846-2?
Yes, applying the patch for USN-6846-2 is necessary to ensure proper handling of inputs in Ansible and prevent functionality issues.