#VU30359 Code Injection in Ansible - CVE-2014-4678

Vulnerability identifier: #VU30359

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-4678

CWE-ID: CWE-94

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Ansible
Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH

Vendor: Red Hat Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in crafted instructions. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-4657. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Update to version 1.6.4.

Vulnerable software versions

Ansible: 1.6.0 - 1.6.3

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External links
https://github.com/ansible/ansible/commit/5429b85b9f6c2e640074176f36ff05fd5e4d1916
https://groups.google.com/forum/message/raw?msg=ansible-announce/ieV1vZvcTXU/5Q93ThkY9rIJ
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-4678
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/26/30
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/07/02/2
https://www.rapid7.com/db/vulnerabilities/freebsd-vid-2c493ac8-205e-11e5-a4a5-002590263bf5
https://www.rapid7.com/db/vulnerabilities/gentoo-linux-cve-2014-4678

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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