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Unscored CVE-2021-20264 EUVD-2021-7700GHSA-gx4p-prhw-c28v

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 …

Published Oct 6, 2021 · Updated Aug 3, 2024 · Assigned by redhat

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.

Affected products

VendorProductAffectedFixed
— containers/openjdk openjdk 1.8 —

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