CVE-2014-4678

Description

The safe_eval function in Ansible before 1.6.4 does not properly restrict the code subset, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted instructions. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-4657.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 4.73% Top 15%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory google.com Third-Party Advisory debian.org Third-Party Advisory openwall.com Third-Party Advisory openwall.com Third-Party Advisory rapid7.com Third-Party Advisory rapid7.com
Affected: n/a Ansible
Published at:
Updated at:

References

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4678?
CVE-2014-4678 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-4678?
To fix CVE-2014-4678, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2014-4678 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2014-4678 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2014-4678?
CVE-2014-4678 affects n/a Ansible.
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