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CVE-2019-19351

First published: Wed Mar 18 2020(Updated: )

An insecure modification vulnerability in the /etc/passwd file was found in the container openshift/jenkins. An attacker with access to the container could use this flaw to modify /etc/passwd and escalate their privileges. This CVE is specific to the openshift/jenkins-slave-base-rhel7-containera as shipped in Openshift 4 and 3.11.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Red Hat OpenShift=3.11
Red Hat OpenShift=4.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-19351?

    CVE-2019-19351 has a high severity level due to the potential for privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-19351?

    To fix CVE-2019-19351, update to the latest version of Red Hat OpenShift that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What are the affected versions for CVE-2019-19351?

    CVE-2019-19351 affects Red Hat OpenShift versions 3.11 and 4.0.

  • Who can exploit CVE-2019-19351?

    An attacker with access to the affected container can exploit CVE-2019-19351 to modify the /etc/passwd file.

  • What impact does CVE-2019-19351 have?

    The impact of CVE-2019-19351 allows an attacker to escalate their privileges within the container.

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