SB2021100504 - Security restrictions bypass in OpenShift Container Platform 3.11 



SB2021100504 - Security restrictions bypass in OpenShift Container Platform 3.11

Published: October 5, 2021 Updated: January 19, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2021100504
Severity
Medium
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) Security restrictions bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-25741)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions by allowing hostPath-like access without use of the hostPath feature. A remote user can create a container with subpath volume mounts to access files and directories outside of the volume, including on the host filesystem.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.