Vulnerability Description
The vault subsystem in Ansible before 1.5.5 does not set the umask before creation or modification of a vault file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive key information by reading a file.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Ansible | < 1.5.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/ansible/ansible/blob/release1.5.5/CHANGELOG.mdRelease Notes
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68233Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/ansible/ansible/blob/release1.5.5/CHANGELOG.mdRelease Notes
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68233Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-4658?
CVE-2014-4658 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The vault subsystem in Ansible before 1.5.5 does not set the umask before creation or modification of a vault file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive key information by reading a file.
How severe is CVE-2014-4658?
CVE-2014-4658 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-4658?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Ansible.