Vulnerability Description
It has been found that in openshift-enterprise version 3.11 and openshift-enterprise versions 4.1 up to, including 4.3, multiple containers modify the permissions of /etc/passwd to make them modifiable by users other than root. An attacker with access to the running container can exploit this to modify /etc/passwd to add a user and escalate their privileges. This CVE is specific to the openshift/apb-tools-container.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Openshift Container Platform | 3.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2020-1706Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2020-1706Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-1706?
CVE-2020-1706 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). It has been found that in openshift-enterprise version 3.11 and openshift-enterprise versions 4.1 up to, including 4.3, multiple containers modify the permissions of /etc/passwd to make them modifiabl...
How severe is CVE-2020-1706?
CVE-2020-1706 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-1706?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Openshift Container Platform.