REDHAT-BUG-1793296: Medium severity openshift mediawiki vulnerability

Published Jan 21, 2020

Updated

It has been found that multiple containers modify the permissions of /etc/passwd to make them modifiable by users other than root. An attacker with access to the running container can exploit this to modify /etc/passwd to add a user and escalate their privileges. This CVE is specific to the openshift/mediawiki-apb

Original bug: https://bugzilla.redhat.com/showbug.cgi?id=1791534

Affected Software

1 affected component

Openshift mediawiki-apb

Event History

Jan 21, 2020

Data Sourced

via Red Hat·06:07 AM

DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1793296?

REDHAT-BUG-1793296 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1793296?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-1793296, apply the recommended security patches provided by Red Hat for the affected software.

Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1793296?

Users of OpenShift mediawiki-apb are specifically affected by REDHAT-BUG-1793296.

What can attackers do with REDHAT-BUG-1793296?

Attackers can exploit REDHAT-BUG-1793296 to modify /etc/passwd, enabling them to create a new user and escalate privileges.

When was REDHAT-BUG-1793296 disclosed?

REDHAT-BUG-1793296 was disclosed in 2020 and addressed in subsequent security advisories.