CVE-2019-19345
First published: Tue Jan 21 2020(Updated: )
A vulnerability was found in all openshift/mediawiki-apb 4.x.x versions prior to 4.3.0, where an insecure modification vulnerability in the /etc/passwd file was found in the container openshift/mediawiki-apb. An attacker with access to the container could use this flaw to modify /etc/passwd and escalate their privileges.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat OpenShift | >=4.0<4.3 | |
| Red Hat OpenShift | =3.11 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-19345
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1791534
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0617
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2019-19345
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0694
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0798
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1793296
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-19345?
CVE-2019-19345 has been classified with a high severity due to its potential impact on the integrity of the system.
How do I fix CVE-2019-19345?
To fix CVE-2019-19345, upgrade the openshift/mediawiki-apb to version 4.3.0 or higher.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-19345?
CVE-2019-19345 affects all openshift/mediawiki-apb versions from 4.0 to 4.2.x, as well as Red Hat OpenShift 3.11.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-19345?
CVE-2019-19345 is categorized as an insecure modification vulnerability.
What could an attacker do with CVE-2019-19345?
An attacker with access to the container could modify the /etc/passwd file, potentially escalating their privileges.
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