CVE-2019-19349 Privilege escalation in operator-framework/operator-metering
An attacker with container access can modify /etc/passwd to escalate privileges within the Red Hat OpenShift metering operator.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-19349?
CVE-2019-19349 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redhat Openshift, published on 24 Mar 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-266
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-19349?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Redhat Openshift.
How do I fix CVE-2019-19349?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-19349 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2019-19349 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-19349 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Redhat Openshift
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m38r-3f3j-r43x.