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CVE-2015-5222

8.5 · HIGH

Red Hat OpenShift Enterprise 3.0.0.0 does not properly check permissions, which allows remote authenticated users with build permissions to execute arbitrary shell commands with root permissions on…

Published Aug 24, 2015redhatCWE-264EPSS 2.68%

Overview

CVE-2015-5222 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting redhat openshift. It was published on August 24, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Red Hat OpenShift Enterprise 3.0.0.0 does not properly check permissions, which allows remote authenticated users with build permissions to execute arbitrary shell commands with root permissions on arbitrary build pods via unspecified vectors.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from redhat. Update openshift to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5222?

CVE-2015-5222 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting redhat openshift. It was published on August 24, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2015-5222?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-5222?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from redhat. Update openshift to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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