CVE-2021-20264

High

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.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductOracle Openjdk
PublishedOct 6, 2021
First seenOct 6, 2021
Weakness typeCWE-266CWE-266

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
oracle openjdk1.8.0, 11—

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