CVE-2019-19348
First published: Tue Jan 21 2020(Updated: )
An insecure modification vulnerability in the /etc/passwd file was found in the container openshift/apb-base, affecting versions before the following 4.3.5, 4.2.21, 4.1.37, and 3.11.188-4. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/openshift-enterprise-apb-base-container 4.3.5 | <202003020549 | 202003020549 |
| redhat/openshift-enterprise-apb-base-container 4.2.21 | <202002240343 | 202002240343 |
| redhat/openshift-enterprise-apb-base-container 4.1.37 | <202003021622 | 202003021622 |
| redhat/openshift-enterprise-apb-base-container 3.11.188 | <4 | 4 |
| Red Hat OpenShift | <3.11.188-4 | |
| Red Hat OpenShift | >=4.0.0<4.1.37 | |
| Red Hat OpenShift | >=4.2.0<4.2.21 | |
| Red Hat OpenShift | >=4.3.0<4.3.5 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-19348
- 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-2019-19348
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0681
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0694
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0796
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1793286
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2019-19348 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-19348
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-19348?
CVE-2019-19348 has a high severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2019-19348?
To fix CVE-2019-19348, upgrade to openshift-enterprise-apb-base-container version 4.3.5 or later, 4.2.21 or later, 4.1.37 or later, or 3.11.188-4.
What versions of OpenShift are affected by CVE-2019-19348?
CVE-2019-19348 affects OpenShift versions before 4.3.5, 4.2.21, 4.1.37, and 3.11.188-4.
Who can exploit CVE-2019-19348?
An attacker with access to the affected OpenShift container can exploit CVE-2019-19348 to modify the /etc/passwd file.
What is the impact of CVE-2019-19348?
The impact of CVE-2019-19348 includes the potential for an attacker to gain elevated privileges within the container.
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