RHSA-2021:1230: Important: OpenShift Container Platform 4.6.26 security and extras update
Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform is Red Hat's cloud computing Kubernetes application platform solution designed for on-premise or private cloud deployments.Security Fix(es): jackson-databind: arbitrary code execution in slf4j-ext class (CVE-2018-14718) jackson-databind: arbitrary code execution in blaze-ds-opt and blaze-ds-core classes (CVE-2018-14719) jackson-databind: improper polymorphic deserialization in axis2-transport-jms class (CVE-2018-19360) jackson-databind: improper polymorphic deserialization in openjpa class (CVE-2018-19361) jackson-databind: improper polymorphic deserialization in jboss-common-core class (CVE-2018-19362) jackson-databind: default typing mishandling leading to remote code execution (CVE-2019-14379) jackson-databind: Serialization gadgets in com.pastdev.httpcomponents.configuration.JndiConfiguration (CVE-2020-24750) jackson-databind: mishandles the interaction between serialization gadgets and typing, related to org.apache.commons.dbcp2.datasources.PerUserPoolDataSource (CVE-2020-35490) jackson-databind: mishandles the interaction between serialization gadgets and typing, related to org.apache.commons.dbcp2.datasources.SharedPoolDataSource (CVE-2020-35491) jackson-databind: mishandles the interaction between serialization gadgets and typing, related to com.oracle.wls.shaded.org.apache.xalan.lib.sql.JNDIConnectionPool (CVE-2020-35728) jackson-databind: mishandles the interaction between serialization gadgets and typing, related to oadd.org.apache.commons.dbcp.cpdsadapter.DriverAdapterCPDS (CVE-2020-36179) jackson-databind: mishandles the interaction between serialization gadgets and typing, related to org.apache.commons.dbcp2.cpdsadapter.DriverAdapterCPDS (CVE-2020-36180) jackson-databind: mishandles the interaction between serialization gadgets and typing, related to org.apache.tomcat.dbcp.dbcp.cpdsadapter.DriverAdapterCPDS (CVE-2020-36181) jackson-databind: mishandles the interaction between serialization gadgets and typing, related to org.apache.tomcat.dbcp.dbcp2.cpdsadapter.DriverAdapterCPDS (CVE-2020-36182) jackson-databind: mishandles the interaction between serialization gadgets and typing, related to org.docx4j.org.apache.xalan.lib.sql.JNDIConnectionPool (CVE-2020-36183) jackson-databind: mishandles the interaction between serialization gadgets and typing, related to org.apache.tomcat.dbcp.dbcp2.datasources.PerUserPoolDataSource (CVE-2020-36184) jackson-databind: mishandles the interaction between serialization gadgets and typing, related to org.apache.tomcat.dbcp.dbcp2.datasources.SharedPoolDataSource (CVE-2020-36185) jackson-databind: mishandles the interaction between serialization gadgets and typing, related to org.apache.tomcat.dbcp.dbcp.datasources.PerUserPoolDataSource (CVE-2020-36186) jackson-databind: mishandles the interaction between serialization gadgets and typing, related to org.apache.tomcat.dbcp.dbcp.datasources.SharedPoolDataSource (CVE-2020-36187) jackson-databind: mishandles the interaction between serialization gadgets and typing, related to com.newrelic.agent.deps.ch.qos.logback.core.db.JNDIConnectionSource (CVE-2020-36188) jackson-databind: mishandles the interaction between serialization gadgets and typing, related to com.newrelic.agent.deps.ch.qos.logback.core.db.DriverManagerConnectionSource (CVE-2020-36189) jackson-databind: mishandles the interaction between serialization gadgets and typing, related to javax.swing (CVE-2021-20190) jackson-databind: exfiltration/XXE in some JDK classes (CVE-2018-14720) jackson-databind: server-side request forgery (SSRF) in axis2-jaxws class (CVE-2018-14721) 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2021:1230?
The vulnerability RHSA-2021:1230 addresses a critical issue that could allow for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix RHSA-2021:1230?
To fix RHSA-2021:1230, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Red Hat for the affected version of OpenShift Container Platform.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2021:1230?
RHSA-2021:1230 addresses vulnerabilities including CVE-2018-14718 related to arbitrary code execution in the jackson-databind package.
What software versions are affected by RHSA-2021:1230?
RHSA-2021:1230 affects specific versions of Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform, so confirming the exact version in use is critical.
Is it safe to use a version of OpenShift Container Platform without applying RHSA-2021:1230 updates?
Using an unpatched version without applying updates for RHSA-2021:1230 poses a significant security risk due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.