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CVE-2014-4657

Critical

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.

SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
ProductRedhat Ansible
PublishedFeb 20, 2020
First seenFeb 20, 2020

How to fix

Update
  • redhat ansible1.5.4 or later
  • ansible1.5.4 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
redhat ansiblev < 1.5.41.5.4
ansiblePyPIv < 1.5.41.5.4

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