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RHSA-2021:0946

RHSA-2021:0946 PUBLISHED CVSS 7 HIGH

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 /etc/passwd and escalate their privileges. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality, integrity, as well as system availability.

Risk Scores

CVSS 3.1
7
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Red HatRed Hat Build of OpenJDK

Timeline

  • Mar 19, 2021 CVE Published
  • Mar 18, 2026 CVE Updated
  • May 1, 2026 Distribution Patch
  • May 1, 2026 Distribution Patch
  • May 1, 2026 Security Advisory
  • May 1, 2026 Security Advisory
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