Ansibleworks ansible 1.2/1.2.1/1.2.2 __init__.py access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Ansibleworks ansible 1.2/1.2.1/1.2.2. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality in the library lib/ansible/playbook/__init__.py. This manipulation causes access control. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2013-4260. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Ansibleworks ansible 1.2/1.2.1/1.2.2. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing in the library lib/ansible/playbook/__init__.py. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

lib/ansible/playbook/__init__.py in Ansible 1.2.x before 1.2.3, when playbook does not run due to an error, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a retry file with a predictable name in /var/tmp/ansible/.

The weakness was published 09/16/2013 by Michael Scherer as Bug 998227 as not defined bug report (Bugzilla). The advisory is shared at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2013-4260 since 06/12/2013. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 69531 (Fedora 19 : ansible-1.2.3-2.fc19 (2013-15169)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks.

Upgrading to version 1.2.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (86898), Tenable (69531), SecurityFocus (BID 62130†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-41531†). Similar entry is available at VDB-64944. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.9

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Nessus ID: 69531
Nessus Name: Fedora 19 : ansible-1.2.3-2.fc19 (2013-15169)
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OpenVAS ID: 866849
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for ansible FEDORA-2013-15169
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: ansible 1.2.1

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06/12/2013 🔍
08/18/2013 +67 days 🔍
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09/16/2013 +29 days 🔍
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03/24/2015 +553 days 🔍
01/07/2022 +2481 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: Bug 998227
Researcher: Michael Scherer
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2013-4260 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-4260
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-64945
X-Force: 86898
SecurityFocus: 62130 - ansible CVE-2013-4260 Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 41531 - Ansible 1.2 \x27lib/ansible/playbook/__init__.py\x27 Insecure Temporary Files Creation Vulnerability, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 15:54
Updated: 01/07/2022 15:52
Changes: 03/24/2015 15:54 (67), 05/11/2017 08:50 (5), 01/07/2022 15:52 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:D20:103

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