Insecure Modification Flaw in openjdk-1.8 and openjdk-11 Containers Allows Privilege Escalation

CVE-2021-20264 · HIGH Severity

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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.

Learn more about our Web Application Penetration Testing UK.