Vulnerability Details : CVE-2019-19349
Potential exploit
An insecure modification vulnerability in the /etc/passwd file was found in the container operator-framework/operator-metering as shipped in Red Hat Openshift 4. An attacker with access to the container could use this flaw to modify /etc/passwd and escalate their privileges.
Products affected by CVE-2019-19349
- cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openshift:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2019-19349
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 7 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2019-19349
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.4
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
3.4
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6.4
|
NIST | |
|
7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2019-19349
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A product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.Assigned by: secalert@redhat.com (Primary)
References for CVE-2019-19349
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1791534
1791534 – OpenShift: containers modify /etc/passwd group writableExploit;Issue Tracking;Product;Vendor Advisory
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1793284
1793284 – (CVE-2019-19349) CVE-2019-19349 operator-framework/operator-metering: /etc/passwd is given incorrect privilegesIssue Tracking;Vendor Advisory
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