CVE-2020-1708 : Security Advisory and Response

A CVE-2020-1708 vulnerability has been identified in openshift/mysql-apb affecting Red Hat's Openshift Enterprise versions 3.11 and 4.1 to 4.3. This vulnerability allows unauthorized users to modify /etc/passwd, potentially leading to privilege escalation.

Understanding CVE-2020-1708

This CVE specifically targets the openshift/mysql-apb container, impacting multiple versions of Openshift Enterprise.

What is CVE-2020-1708?

The vulnerability allows users to modify /etc/passwd within a container, potentially enabling privilege escalation attacks.

The Impact of CVE-2020-1708

CVSS Score: 7 (High)
Severity: High
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: Low
Impact: High impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability

Technical Details of CVE-2020-1708

Openshift/mysql-apb container vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

Unauthorized modification of /etc/passwd within the container allows for privilege escalation attacks.

Affected Systems and Versions

Openshift Enterprise version 3.11
Openshift Enterprise versions 4.1 to 4.3

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers with container access can exploit the vulnerability to modify /etc/passwd, potentially escalating their privileges.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems against CVE-2020-1708.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches provided by Red Hat.
Monitor container access and changes to critical files.
Review and restrict user permissions in containers.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch containerized applications.
Implement strict access controls and container security best practices.

Patching and Updates

Apply the latest security updates from Red Hat.