msrc_cve-2021-3620
Vulnerability from csaf_microsoft
Published
2022-03-02 00:00
Modified
2022-03-16 00:00
Summary
A flaw was found in Ansible Engine's ansible-connection module where sensitive information such as the Ansible user credentials is disclosed by default in the traceback error message. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality.

Notes

Additional Resources
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Disclaimer
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