CVE-2020-1708
First published: Tue Jan 21 2020(Updated: )
An insecure modification vulnerability in the /etc/passwd file was found in the container openshift/mysql-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 Container Platform | =3.11 | |
| Redhat Openshift Container Platform | =4.1 | |
| Redhat Openshift Container Platform | =4.2 | |
| Redhat Openshift Container Platform | =4.3 |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0617
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0681
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0694
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2020-1708
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1791534
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2020-1708
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0800
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1793299
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2020-1708 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1708
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-1708?
CVE-2020-1708 is an insecure modification vulnerability in the /etc/passwd file that affects openshift-enterprise version 3.11 and all openshift-enterprise versions from 4.1 to 4.3.
How does CVE-2020-1708 affect Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform?
CVE-2020-1708 affects Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform versions 3.11, 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-1708?
The severity of CVE-2020-1708 is high with a CVSS score of 7.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-1708?
An attacker with access to the running container can exploit CVE-2020-1708 by modifying the permissions of /etc/passwd to make them modifiable by users other than root.
How can I mitigate CVE-2020-1708 in Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform?
To mitigate CVE-2020-1708, ensure that the permissions of /etc/passwd are not modifiable by users other than root in the affected container.
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