Vulnerability Description
An insecure modification flaw in the /etc/kubernetes/kubeconfig file was found in OpenShift. This flaw allows an attacker with access to a running container which mounts /etc/kubernetes or has local access to the node, to copy this kubeconfig file and attempt to add their own node to the OpenShift cluster. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality, integrity, as well as system availability. This flaw affects versions before openshift4/ose-machine-config-operator v4.7.0-202105111858.p0.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Openshift | < 4.7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1914714Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1914714Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-35514?
CVE-2020-35514 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). An insecure modification flaw in the /etc/kubernetes/kubeconfig file was found in OpenShift. This flaw allows an attacker with access to a running container which mounts /etc/kubernetes or has local a...
How severe is CVE-2020-35514?
CVE-2020-35514 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-2020-35514?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Openshift.