Critical severityNVD Advisory· Published Feb 20, 2020· Updated Aug 6, 2024
CVE-2014-4657
CVE-2014-4657
Description
The safe_eval function in Ansible before 1.5.4 does not properly restrict the code subset, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted instructions.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
ansiblePyPI | < 1.5.4 | 1.5.4 |
Affected products
2- Ansible/Ansibledescription
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
7- github.com/advisories/GHSA-qg47-5px9-32g7ghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-4657ghsaADVISORY
- github.com/ansible/ansible/blob/release1.5.5/CHANGELOG.mdghsax_refsource_CONFIRMWEB
- github.com/ansible/ansible/commit/998793fd0ab55705d57527a38cee5e83f535974cghsaWEB
- github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/ansible/PYSEC-2020-199.yamlghsaWEB
- web.archive.org/web/20210120133852/https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68232ghsaWEB
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/68232mitrevdb-entryx_refsource_BID
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