CVE-2021-20264

Description

An insecure modification flaw in the /etc/passwd file was found in the openjdk-1.8 and openjdk-11 containers. This flaw allows an attacker with access to the container to modify the /etc/passwd and escalate their privileges. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality, integrity, as well as system availability.

Categories

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.12%
Third-Party Advisory redhat.com
Affected: n/a containers/openjdk
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1932283 issue tracking third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-20264?
CVE-2021-20264 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-20264?
To fix CVE-2021-20264, 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-2021-20264 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-20264 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-2021-20264?
CVE-2021-20264 affects n/a containers/openjdk.
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