SB2021100629 - Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in Oracle openjdk
Published: October 6, 2021 Updated: August 2, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2021100629
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-20264)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure modification flaw in the /etc/passwd file. A local user can modify the /etc/passwd and escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.