+++ This bug was initially created as a clone of Bug #1799539 +++ The init collector for node_exporter should have been privileged because dmidecode (used for some detection) requires higher privileges than is given by default. Giving that to the init container does not reduce runtime safety since only the init container will be given it. Backport to all versions that have the collector.
Since the problem described in this bug report should be resolved in a recent advisory, it has been closed with a resolution of ERRATA. For information on the advisory, and where to find the updated files, follow the link below. If the solution does not work for you, open a new bug report. https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2020:0858