CVE-2021-20264

Summary

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 Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
n/acontainers/openjdkopenjdk 1.8affected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-266: CWE-266

ADP Enrichment

CVE Program Container

Additional References

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