CVE-2019-3828
MEDIUMCVSS 4.2/10EPSS 0.52%
Last modified
CVE-2019-3828 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Ansible fetch module before versions 2.5.15, 2.6.14, 2.7.8 has a path traversal vulnerability which allows copying and overwriting files outside of the specified destination in the local ansible controller host, by not restricting an absolute path.. EPSS estimates a 0.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Ansible fetch module before versions 2.5.15, 2.6.14, 2.7.8 has a path traversal vulnerability which allows copying and overwriting files outside of the specified destination in the local ansible controller host, by not restricting an absolute path.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Ansible | >= 2.5.0, < 2.5.15 |
| Redhat | Ansible | >= 2.6.0, < 2.6.14 |
| Redhat | Ansible | >= 2.7.0, < 2.7.8 |
References
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00021.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-06/msg00077.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00020.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3744Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3789Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-3828Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ansible/ansible/pull/52133Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4072-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00021.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-06/msg00077.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-08/msg00020.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3744Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3789Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-3828Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ansible/ansible/pull/52133Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4072-1/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-3828?
Ansible fetch module before versions 2.5.15, 2.6.14, 2.7.8 has a path traversal vulnerability which allows copying and overwriting files outside of the specified destination in the local ansible controller host, by not restricting an absolute path.
How severe is CVE-2019-3828?
CVE-2019-3828 has a CVSS score of 4.2/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-3828?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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