Vulnerability Description
An improper authorization flaw was discovered in openstack-selinux's applied policy where it does not prevent a non-root user in a container from privilege escalation. A non-root attacker in one or more Red Hat OpenStack (RHOSP) containers could send messages to the dbus. With access to the dbus, the attacker could start or stop services, possibly causing a denial of service. Versions before openstack-selinux 0.8.24 are affected.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Openstack-Selinux | < 0.8.24 |
| Redhat | Openstack Platform | 15.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1789640Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1789640Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-1690?
CVE-2020-1690 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). An improper authorization flaw was discovered in openstack-selinux's applied policy where it does not prevent a non-root user in a container from privilege escalation. A non-root attacker in one or mo...
How severe is CVE-2020-1690?
CVE-2020-1690 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-1690?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Openstack-Selinux, Redhat Openstack Platform.