Description
An insecure modification flaw in the /etc/passwd file was found in the openjdk-1.8 and openjdk-11 containers. This flaw allows an attacker with access to the container to modify the /etc/passwd and escalate their privileges. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality, integrity, as well as system availability.
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Remediation
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
EUVD |
EUVD-2021-7700 | An insecure modification flaw in the /etc/passwd file was found in the openjdk-1.8 and openjdk-11 containers. This flaw allows an attacker with access to the container to modify the /etc/passwd and escalate their privileges. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality, integrity, as well as system availability. |
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History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-03T17:37:23.455Z
Reserved: 2020-12-17T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2021-20264
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Status : Modified
Published: 2021-10-06T16:15:07.297
Modified: 2024-11-21T05:46:14.340
Link: CVE-2021-20264
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