REDHAT-BUG-1793297: Medium severity Openshift mediawiki-container 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-container.

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

Affected Software

1 affected component

Openshift mediawiki-container

Event History

Jan 21, 2020

Data Sourced

via Red Hat·06:08 AM

DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1793297?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1793297 is considered critical due to the potential for privilege escalation.

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1793297?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-1793297, update the mediawiki-container to the latest patched version provided by OpenShift.

Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1793297?

Users running the OpenShift mediawiki-container are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1793297.

What can an attacker do with REDHAT-BUG-1793297?

An attacker can exploit REDHAT-BUG-1793297 to modify /etc/passwd and gain unauthorized privileges within the container.

Is REDHAT-BUG-1793297 a container vulnerability?

Yes, REDHAT-BUG-1793297 is a vulnerability specific to the OpenShift mediawiki-container.