Vulnerability Description
A flaw was found in Ansible. The ansible-core `user` module can allow an unprivileged user to 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:10762
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:8969
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:9894
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:1861
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-9902
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2318271
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/11/msg00021.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-9902?
CVE-2024-9902 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.3 (MEDIUM). A flaw was found in Ansible. The ansible-core `user` module can allow an unprivileged user to silently create or replace the contents of any file on any system path and take ownership of it when a pri...
How severe is CVE-2024-9902?
CVE-2024-9902 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-9902?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.