CVE-2019-19355

Description

An insecure modification vulnerability in the /etc/passwd file was found in the openshift/ocp-release-operator-sdk. An attacker with access to the container could use this flaw to modify /etc/passwd and escalate their privileges. This CVE is specific to the openshift/ansible-operator-container as shipped in Openshift 4.

Categories

7.0
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory redhat.com
Affected: Red Hat openshift
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-19355 vendor advisory issue tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-19355?
CVE-2019-19355 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-19355?
To fix CVE-2019-19355, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-19355 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-19355 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-19355?
CVE-2019-19355 affects Red Hat openshift.
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