Ubuntu update for ansible

Published: 2025-02-13

Risk	Medium
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2022-3697 CVE-2023-5764
CWE-ID	CWE-233 CWE-94
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software	Ubuntu Operating systems & Components / Operating system ansible (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component
Vendor	Canonical Ltd.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Improper Handling of Parameters

EUVDB-ID: #VU78492

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-3697

CWE-ID: CWE-233 - Improper Handling of Parameters

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application. A remote user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation

Update the affected package ansible to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 16.04 - 18.04

ansible (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

CPE2.3

External links

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6846-3

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Code Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU84381

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-5764

CWE-ID: CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')