RHSA-2021:0778: Important: Red Hat Ansible Tower 3.6.7-1 - Container security and bug fix update

Published Mar 9, 2021
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Updated

Security Fix(es): Addressed a security issue which can allow a malicious playbook author to elevate to the awx user from outside the isolated environment: CVE-2021-20253 Upgraded to a more recent version of nginx to address CVE-2019-20372 Upgraded to a more recent version of autobahn to address CVE-2020-35678 Upgraded to a more recent version of jquery to address CVE-2020-11022 and CVE-2020-11023 For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Red Hat Ansible Tower

Remediation

Event History

Mar 9, 2021
Advisory Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2021:0778?

The severity of RHSA-2021:0778 is primarily focused on addressing vulnerabilities that could allow unauthorized privilege escalation to the awx user.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2021:0778?

To fix RHSA-2021:0778, you should apply the recommended updates available for the affected software.

3

What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2021:0778?

RHSA-2021:0778 addresses a privilege escalation issue associated with CVE-2021-20253 and upgrades to resolve CVE-2019-20372.

4

Who is affected by RHSA-2021:0778?

Users and administrators of the affected Red Hat software who have configured isolated environments are at risk with RHSA-2021:0778.

5

Is it safe to use affected software after RHSA-2021:0778?

It is advised to update the affected software as outlined in RHSA-2021:0778 to mitigate the vulnerabilities before continuing safe usage.

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