Vulnerability identifier: #VU27512
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
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 files "/etc/passwd" file set by the operator-framework/hadoop component. A local user with access to the system can view and modify contents of "/etc/passwd" file.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform: 4.4.0 - 4.4.2
External links
http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:1938
http://www.redhat.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2019-19354.html
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.