SB2024062706 - Link following in Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.12 packages 



SB2024062706 - Link following in Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.12 packages

Published: June 27, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024062706
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Link following (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-5154)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to the malicious container creates symlink "mtab" on the host External. A remote attacker can gain elevated privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.