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CVE-2018-10843: Input Validation

First published: Thu May 17 2018(Updated: )

source-to-image component of Openshift Container Platform before versions atomic-openshift 3.7.53, atomic-openshift 3.9.31 is vulnerable to a privilege escalation which allows the assemble script to run as the root user in a non-privileged container. An attacker can use this flaw to open network connections, and possibly other actions, on the host which are normally only available to a root user.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/atomic-openshift<3.7.53
3.7.53
redhat/atomic-openshift<3.9.31
3.9.31
Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform<3.7.53
Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform=3.9
Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform=3.9.31

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-10843?

    CVE-2018-10843 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-10843?

    To resolve CVE-2018-10843, upgrade the atomic-openshift package to version 3.7.53 or 3.9.31 or later.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-10843?

    CVE-2018-10843 affects Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform versions before 3.7.53 and 3.9.31.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-10843?

    CVE-2018-10843 is identified as a privilege escalation vulnerability within the OpenShift Container Platform.

  • Can CVE-2018-10843 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, an attacker can exploit CVE-2018-10843 to gain unauthorized root access in a non-privileged container.

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