SB2021042337 - Ansible Engine 2 update for ansible 

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SB2021042337 - Ansible Engine 2 update for ansible

Published: April 23, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021042337
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-3447)

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to software stores sensitive information into log files. A flaw was found in several ansible modules, where parameters containing credentials, such as secrets, were being logged in plain-text on managed nodes, as well as being made visible on the controller node when run in verbose mode. These parameters were not protected by the no_log feature. A local user can read the log files and gain access to sensitive data.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References