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
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00021.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-06/msg00077.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://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
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00021.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-06/msg00077.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://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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