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CVE-2019-19353

First published: Tue Jan 21 2020(Updated: )

An insecure modification vulnerability in the /etc/passwd file was found in the operator-framework/hive as shipped in Red Hat Openshift 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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform=4.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-19353?

    CVE-2019-19353 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow privilege escalation.

  • How does CVE-2019-19353 affect Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.0?

    CVE-2019-19353 allows an attacker with container access to modify the /etc/passwd file, leading to serious security risks.

  • What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2019-19353?

    Exploiting CVE-2019-19353 can lead to unauthorized privilege escalation, allowing attackers to gain elevated access to the system.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-19353?

    To fix CVE-2019-19353, apply the latest security updates provided by Red Hat for OpenShift Container Platform.

  • Can CVE-2019-19353 be mitigated?

    Mitigation of CVE-2019-19353 involves restricting container access and monitoring for suspicious modifications to critical files like /etc/passwd.

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