CVE-2020-1742

nmstate/kubernetes-nmstate-handler: /etc/passwd is given incorrect privileges

Published Jun 7, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 7.0 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
An insecure modification vulnerability flaw was found in containers using nmstate/kubernetes-nmstate-handler. An attacker with access to the container could use this flaw to modify /etc/passwd and escalate their privileges. Versions before kubernetes-nmstate-handler-container-v2.3.0-30 are affected.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2022-4440 An insecure modification vulnerability flaw was found in containers using nmstate/kubernetes-nmstate-handler. An attacker with access to the container could use this flaw to modify /etc/passwd and escalate their privileges. Versions before kubernetes-nmstate-handler-container-v2.3.0-30 are affected.
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-jw82-xjgr-g6f8 Withdrawn Advisory: kubernetes-nmstate Insecure Privilege Management
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 6:46 AM
Reserved
Nov 27, 2019, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jun 7, 2021, 8:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 3:02 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jan 21, 2020, 12:00 AM