CVE-2019-19349 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

An insecure modification vulnerability in the /etc/passwd file was found in the container operator-framework/operator-metering as shipped in Red Hat Openshift 4. An attacker with access to the container could use this flaw to modify /etc/passwd and escalate their privileges.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Openshift	4.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-266

References

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1791534ExploitIssue TrackingProduct
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1793284Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1791534ExploitIssue TrackingProduct
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1793284Issue TrackingVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-19349?

CVE-2019-19349 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An insecure modification vulnerability in the /etc/passwd file was found in the container operator-framework/operator-metering as shipped in Red Hat Openshift 4. An attacker with access to the contain...

How severe is CVE-2019-19349?

CVE-2019-19349 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-19349?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Openshift.