SB2024121821 - Security restrictinos bypass in Ansible



SB2024121821 - Security restrictinos bypass in Ansible

Published: December 18, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024121821
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-11079)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to application allows to use hostvars object to reference and execute templated content. A remote user can bypass unsafe content protections and execute arbitrary code if remote data or module outputs are improperly templated within playbooks.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.