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Gentoo Linux: CVE-2020-1738: Ansible: Multiple vulnerabilities

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Gentoo Linux: CVE-2020-1738: Ansible: Multiple vulnerabilities

Severity
3
CVSS
(AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P)
Published
03/16/2020
Created
06/16/2020
Added
06/15/2020
Modified
06/15/2020

Description

A flaw was found in Ansible Engine when the module package or service is used and the parameter 'use' is not specified. If a previous task is executed with a malicious user, the module sent can be selected by the attacker using the ansible facts file. All versions in 2.7.x, 2.8.x and 2.9.x branches are believed to be vulnerable.

Solution(s)

  • gentoo-linux-upgrade-app-admin-ansible

References

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