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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.
Impact
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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle | Openjdk | Versions 1.8.0, 11 |