CVE-2019-19355

openshift/ocp-release-operator-sdk: /etc/passwd is given incorrect privileges

Published Mar 18, 2020 CVSS 3.1 · 7 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
An insecure modification vulnerability in the /etc/passwd file was found in the openshift/ocp-release-operator-sdk. An attacker with access to the container could use this flaw to modify /etc/passwd and escalate their privileges. This CVE is specific to the openshift/ansible-operator-container as shipped in Openshift 4.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2019-8976 An insecure modification vulnerability in the /etc/passwd file was found in the openshift/ocp-release-operator-sdk. An attacker with access to the container could use this flaw to modify /etc/passwd and escalate their privileges. This CVE is specific to the openshift/ansible-operator-container as shipped in Openshift 4.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 2:16 AM
Reserved
Nov 27, 2019, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 18, 2020, 5:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:26 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jan 21, 2020, 12:00 AM