RHSA-2020:3579: Moderate: OpenShift Container Platform 4.4.19 openshift security update
Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform is Red Hat's cloud computingKubernetes application platform solution designed for on-premise or privatecloud deployments.Security Fix(es): kubernetes: Node disk DOS by writing to container /etc/hosts (CVE-2020-8557) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2020:3579?
The severity of RHSA-2020:3579 is classified as moderate.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:3579?
You can fix RHSA-2020:3579 by updating to the remedied versions of OpenShift or OpenShift Hyperkube as specified in the advisory.
Which versions are affected by RHSA-2020:3579?
RHSA-2020:3579 affects specific versions of OpenShift and OpenShift Hyperkube prior to the remedy version 4.4.0-202008250319.p0.git.0.d653415.
What vulnerability does RHSA-2020:3579 address?
RHSA-2020:3579 addresses a denial of service vulnerability in Kubernetes related to writing to the container /etc/hosts.
Do I need to take action for RHSA-2020:3579?
Yes, you should take action to apply the updates to mitigate the risks associated with the vulnerability.