RHSA-2020:2306: Moderate: OpenShift Container Platform 4.2.34 ose-openshift-apiserver-container security update

Published Jun 3, 2020

Updated

Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform is Red Hat's cloud computingKubernetes application platform solution designed for on-premise or privatecloud deployments.Security Fix(es): kubernetes: A denial of service vulnerability in the Kubernetes API server allowed repeated, crafted HTTP requests to exhaust available memory and cause a crash (CVE-2020-8552) 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

2 affected components

Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform=4.2.34

Red Hat ose-openshift-apiserver-container=4.2.34

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

Upgrade
Upgrade ose-openshift-apiserver-container to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 4.2.34

Event History

Jun 15, 2026

Advisory Published

via Red Hat·03:56 PM

Data Sourced

via Red Hat·03:56 PM

RemedyDescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of RHSA-2020:2306?

The severity of RHSA-2020:2306 is classified as moderate.

How do I fix RHSA-2020:2306?

To fix RHSA-2020:2306, you should update your OpenShift Container Platform to the latest version as per the security advisory.

What vulnerability is addressed in RHSA-2020:2306?

RHSA-2020:2306 addresses a denial of service vulnerability in the Kubernetes API server.

Is RHSA-2020:2306 relevant for on-premise deployments?

Yes, RHSA-2020:2306 is relevant for on-premise deployments of the Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform.

What software components are affected by RHSA-2020:2306?

RHSA-2020:2306 affects the Kubernetes API server within the Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform.