# CVE-2018-16837: ansible: Ansible "User" module leaks any data which is passed on as a parameter to ssh-keygen

CVE-2018-16837 is fixed in ansible on 1 platform by ansible 2.5.1+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1 (version 2.5.1+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1), released July 30, 2019. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-16837
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0036
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Oct 22, 2018

## Description

Ansible "User" module leaks any data which is passed on as a parameter to ssh-keygen. This could lean in undesirable situations such as passphrases credentials passed as a parameter for the ssh-keygen executable. Showing those credentials in clear text form for every user which have access just to the process list.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | ansible Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.5.1+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1 | [ansible 2.5.1+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-ansible-2.5.1-dfsg-1ubuntu0.1.md) | Jul 30, 2019 |

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