CVE-2020-1704
First published: Mon Feb 17 2020(Updated: )
An insecure modification vulnerability in the /etc/passwd file was found in all versions of OpenShift ServiceMesh (maistra) before 1.0.8 in the openshift/istio-kialia-rhel7-operator-container. 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 Service Mesh | <1.0.8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2020-1704.
What is the severity level of CVE-2020-1704?
The severity level of CVE-2020-1704 is high.
What is the affected software of CVE-2020-1704?
The affected software of CVE-2020-1704 is Redhat Openshift Service Mesh before version 1.0.8.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) number for CVE-2020-1704?
The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) number for CVE-2020-1704 is 732 and 266.
How can I fix the insecure modification vulnerability in OpenShift ServiceMesh?
To fix the insecure modification vulnerability, update OpenShift ServiceMesh to version 1.0.8 or later.
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