CVE-2020-1707
First published: Tue Jan 21 2020(Updated: )
A vulnerability was found in all openshift/postgresql-apb 4.x.x versions prior to 4.3.0, where an insecure modification vulnerability in the /etc/passwd file was found in the container openshift/postgresql-apb. 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 | >=4.0<4.3 |
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Reference Links
- 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-2020-1707
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0681
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0694
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0801
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1793301
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2020-1707
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-1707?
The severity of CVE-2020-1707 is high.
What is the affected software for CVE-2020-1707?
The affected software for CVE-2020-1707 is all openshift/postgresql-apb 4.x.x versions prior to 4.3.0.
How does CVE-2020-1707 impact the system?
CVE-2020-1707 allows an attacker with access to the container to modify the /etc/passwd file in the openshift/postgresql-apb container.
How can CVE-2020-1707 be fixed?
To fix CVE-2020-1707, it is recommended to update the openshift/postgresql-apb container to version 4.3.0 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-1707?
More information about CVE-2020-1707 can be found at the following references: [1] [2] [3]
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