CVE-2021-20264 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2021-20264 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 06/10/2021 | CVE Updated: 03/08/2024 | CVE Year: 2021
Source: redhat | Vendor: n/a | Product: containers/openjdk
Status : PUBLISHED

CVE-2021-20264 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.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

CWE-ID: CWE-266
CWE Name: CWE-266
Source: n/a

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).