Vulnerability identifier: #VU25591

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-19351

CWE-ID: CWE-276

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: Red Hat Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for "/etc/passwd" file. A local user with access to the system can modify contents of the file and escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform: 4.3.0 - 4.3.2, 4.2.0 - 4.2.19

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External links
http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0562
http://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1793282
http://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-19351
http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0526

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.