CVE-2021-20264
06.10.2021, 16:15
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.Enginsight
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|---|---|
| oracle | openjdk | 1.8.0 |
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= Vulnerable software versions
Common Weakness Enumeration
- CWE-266 - Incorrect Privilege AssignmentA product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
- CWE-732 - Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical ResourceThe product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors.