CVE-2013-2233
7.4 · HIGHOverview
CVE-2013-2233 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting redhat ansible. It was published on May 4, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.4 (HIGH).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.4, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical Description
Ansible before 1.2.1 makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct man-in-the-middle attacks by leveraging failure to cache SSH host keys.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from redhat. Update ansible to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| redhat | ansible | >= 0, < 1.2.1 | Affected |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2013-2233?
CVE-2013-2233 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting redhat ansible. It was published on May 4, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.4 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2013-2233?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.4, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-2233?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from redhat. Update ansible to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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