A flaw was found in Ansible before version 2.2.0. The apt_key module does not properly verify key fingerprints, allowing remote adversary to create an OpenPGP key which matches the short key ID and inject this key instead of the correct key.
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade ansible | Jul 30, 2024 | Jul 31, 2018 |
| Suse | — | Upgrade ansible | Nov 10, 2017 | Nov 10, 2017 |
| Ubuntu | — | Upgrade ansible-fireball (Ubuntu Pro)Upgrade ansible (Ubuntu Pro)Upgrade ansible-node-fireball (Ubuntu Pro) | Mar 10, 2025 | Jul 31, 2018 |
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