Ansible Tower Multiple Security Vulnerabilities

Description

Ansible Tower is prone to multiple security vulnerabilities. An attacker can exploit these issues to gain unauthorized access or obtain sensitive information. That may aid in further attacks. Ansible Tower versions 3.6.1 and 3.5.3 are vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Technologies Affected

• Redhat Ansible Tower 3.5.3
• Redhat Ansible Tower 3.6.1

Recommendations

Block external access at the network boundary, unless external parties require service.
Filter access to the affected computer at the network boundary if global access isn’t needed. Restricting access to only trusted computers and networks might greatly reduce the likelihood of a successful exploit.

Deploy network intrusion detection systems to monitor network traffic for malicious activity.
Deploy NIDS to monitor network traffic for signs of anomalous or suspicious activity. This may indicate exploit attempts or activity that results from successful exploits.

Run all software as a nonprivileged user with minimal access rights.
To reduce the impact of latent vulnerabilities, always run nonadministrative software as an unprivileged user with minimal access rights.

Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.