SB20200401107 - Uncontrolled Memory Allocation in Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.3 packages 



SB20200401107 - Uncontrolled Memory Allocation in Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.3 packages

Published: April 1, 2020 Updated: April 24, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20200401107
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Uncontrolled Memory Allocation (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8552)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists in the Kubernetes API server component due to improper allocation of memory. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted API request and cause a denial of service condition on the target system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.