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CVE-2019-19348 (GCVE-0-2019-19348)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2020-04-02 19:14 – Updated: 2024-08-05 02:16
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Summary
An insecure modification vulnerability in the /etc/passwd file was found in the container openshift/apb-base, affecting versions before the following 4.3.5, 4.2.21, 4.1.37, and 3.11.188-4. An attacker with access to the container could use this flaw to modify /etc/passwd and escalate their privileges.
Severity
7 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Openshift Enterprise openshift/apb-base Affected: Fixed in 4.3.5-202003020549
Affected: Fixed in 4.2.21-202002240343
Affected: Fixed in 4.1.37-202003021622
Affected: Fixed in 3.11.188-4
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