CVE-2019-19354
First published: Tue Jan 21 2020(Updated: )
An insecure modification vulnerability in the /etc/passwd file was found in the operator-framework/hadoop 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 Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform | >=4.4<4.4.3 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/articles/4859371
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1791534
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1793278
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1791534
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:1938
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2019-19354
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-19354?
CVE-2019-19354 is considered to be a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2019-19354?
To remediate CVE-2019-19354, ensure you upgrade to a fixed version of Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform that addresses this vulnerability.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2019-19354?
CVE-2019-19354 affects Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform versions from 4.0 up to 4.4.3.
What is the impact of CVE-2019-19354?
The impact of CVE-2019-19354 allows an attacker with container access to modify the /etc/passwd file, leading to privilege escalation.
Is CVE-2019-19354 present in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.0 or 8.0?
No, CVE-2019-19354 is not applicable to Red Hat Enterprise Linux versions 7.0 or 8.0.
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