What is CVE-2019-19348?

CVE-2019-19348 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openshift Enterprise Openshift/apb-Base, classified under Incorrect Privilege Assignment. CVSS score: 7.0/10. Published 2020-04-02.

How severe is CVE-2019-19348?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.0 out of 10.

Privilege escalation in Openshift Enterprise Openshift/apb-Base

CVE-2019-19348

An insecure modification vulnerability in the /etc/passwd file was found in the container openshift/apb-base, affecting versions before the following 4.3.5, 4.2.21, 4.1.37, and 3.11.188-4. An attacker with access to the container could use this flaw to modify /etc/passwd and escalate their privileges.

EPSS: 0.003 (17.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.0 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Openshift Enterprise Openshift/apb-base — versions Fixed in 4.3.5-202003020549, Fixed in 4.2.21-202002240343, Fixed in 4.1.37-202003021622
Redhat Openshift

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-19348?: CVE-2019-19348 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openshift Enterprise Openshift/apb-Base, classified under Incorrect Privilege Assignment. CVSS score: 7.0/10. Published 2020-04-02.
How severe is CVE-2019-19348?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.0 out of 10.