CVE-2018-16837

Description

Ansible "User" module leaks any data which is passed on as a parameter to ssh-keygen. This could lean in undesirable situations such as passphrases credentials passed as a parameter for the ssh-keygen executable. Showing those credentials in clear text form for every user which have access just to the process list.

Categories

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
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Affected: [UNKNOWN] Ansible
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-16837?
CVE-2018-16837 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-16837?
To fix CVE-2018-16837, 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-2018-16837 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-16837 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-16837?
CVE-2018-16837 affects [UNKNOWN] Ansible.
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