CVE-2020-1690: redhat openstack_platform Improper Authorization

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2020-1690 is a medium (CVSS 6.5) Improper Authorization vulnerability in redhat openstack_platform. EPSS estimates a 0.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 11.7% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 07-06-2021
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 04-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

An improper authorization flaw was discovered in openstack-selinux's applied policy where it does not prevent a non-root user in a container from privilege escalation. A non-root attacker in one or more Red Hat OpenStack (RHOSP) containers could send messages to the dbus. With access to the dbus, the attacker could start or stop services, possibly causing a denial of service. Versions before openstack-selinux 0.8.24 are affected.

• CWE-285Improper AuthorizationThe product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.