CVE-2014-4658

ansible: incorrect umask mode before creating/editing vault subsystem allows allows exposure of sensitive key information

Published Feb 20, 2020 CVSS 3.1 · 5.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The vault subsystem in Ansible before 1.5.5 does not set the umask before creation or modification of a vault file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive key information by reading a file.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2020-0012 The vault subsystem in Ansible before 1.5.5 does not set the umask before creation or modification of a vault file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive key information by reading a file.
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-5g4v-2pc6-4hh4 Ansible Sensitive Files Are Locally Readable
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 11:20 AM
Reserved
Jun 25, 2014, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 20, 2020, 3:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:10 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Apr 18, 2014, 12:00 AM