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CVE-2021-20264

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.

  • Published: Oct 6, 2021
  • Updated: Apr 14, 2023
  • CVE: CVE-2021-20264
  • Severity: High
  • Exploit:

CVSS v3:

  • Severity: High
  • Score: 7.8
  • AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS v2:

  • Severity: Low
  • Score: 4.6
  • AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

CWEs:

Software From Fixed in
oracle / openjdk 1.8.0 1.8.0.x
oracle / openjdk 11 11.x