SB2024112746 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Ansible Automation Platform 2.5 packages 

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SB2024112746 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Ansible Automation Platform 2.5 packages

Published: November 27, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024112746
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
  • Low
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  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Log Files (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-8775)

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 local user can read the log files and gain access to sensitive data.


2) Incorrect authorization (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-9902)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to an error within the ansible-core `user` module. A local user can silently create or replace the contents of any file on any system path and take ownership of it when a privileged user executes the `user` module against the unprivileged user's home directory. If the unprivileged user has traversal permissions on the directory containing the exploited target file, they retain full control over the contents of the file as its owner.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References