Servers and applications
CVE-2021-20264
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 the /etc/passwd and escalate their privileges. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality, integrity, as well as system availability.
- Severity
- High 7.8
- Published
- 6 Oct 2021
- Last changed
- 17 Jun 2026
- Added to UpHeron
- 22 Oct 2026
- Sources
- NVD
Affected software
| Software | Affected versions |
|---|---|
JavaServers and applications · cpe:a:oracle:openjdk |
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