RHSA-2020:1527: Moderate: OpenShift Container Platform 4.2.29 openshift security update

Published Apr 22, 2020
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Updated

Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform is Red Hat's cloud computing<br>Kubernetes application platform solution designed for on-premise or private<br>cloud deployments.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> kubernetes: Use of unbounded 'client' label in apiserverrequesttotal allowed for memory exhaustion (CVE-2020-8552)</li> For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/openshift<4.2.29-202004110432.git.0.f7d02c8.el8
4.2.29-202004110432.git.0.f7d02c8.el8
redhat/openshift-hyperkube<4.2.29-202004110432.git.0.f7d02c8.el8
4.2.29-202004110432.git.0.f7d02c8.el8
redhat/openshift<4.2.29-202004120346.git.0.d948116.el7
4.2.29-202004120346.git.0.d948116.el7
redhat/openshift-hyperkube<4.2.29-202004120346.git.0.d948116.el7
4.2.29-202004120346.git.0.d948116.el7
redhat/openshift-hyperkube<4.2.29-202004110432.git.0.f7d02c8.el8
4.2.29-202004110432.git.0.f7d02c8.el8

Remediation

Event History

Sep 24, 2024
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·08:08 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2020:1527?

The severity of RHSA-2020:1527 is classified as important.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2020:1527?

To fix RHSA-2020:1527, you should upgrade to the specified remedied versions of OpenShift and OpenShift Hyperkube provided in the advisory.

3

Which versions are affected by RHSA-2020:1527?

RHSA-2020:1527 affects OpenShift and OpenShift Hyperkube versions prior to 4.2.29-202004110432.git.0.f7d02c8.el8 for el8 and 4.2.29-202004120346.git.0.d948116.el7 for el7.

4

What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2020:1527?

RHSA-2020:1527 addresses a vulnerability in Kubernetes regarding the unbounded 'client' label in apiserver_request_total, which could potentially lead to memory exhaustion.

5

Is RHSA-2020:1527 applicable for both el7 and el8?

Yes, RHSA-2020:1527 is applicable to both el7 and el8 versions of OpenShift and OpenShift Hyperkube.

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