[ GLSA 201607-14 ] Ansible

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: Ansible: Privilege escalation (GLSA 201607-14)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: local
Date: July 20, 2016
Bug(s): #578814
ID: 201607-14

Synopsis

A vulnerability in Ansible may allow local attackers to gain
escalated privileges or write arbitrary files.


Background

Ansible is a radically simple IT automation platform.

Affected Packages

Package: app-admin/ansible
Vulnerable: < 2.0.2.0-r1
Unaffected: >= 2.0.2.0-r1
Unaffected: >= 1.9.6 < 1.9.7
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

The create_script function in the lxc_container module of Ansible uses
predictable temporary file names, making it vulnerable to a symlink
attack.


Impact

Local attackers could write arbitrary files or gain escalated privileges
within the container.


Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All Ansible 1.9.x users should upgrade to the latest version: