OpenShift Container Platform 4.12 update for kubernetes

1) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU71364

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-3162

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. Users authorized to list or watch one type of namespaced custom resource cluster-wide can read custom resources of a different kind in the same API group they are not authorized to read.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform: 4.12.0 - 4.12.3

microshift (Red Hat package): before 4.12.4-202302151633.p0.gb9fe8ac.assembly.4.12.4.el8

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:red_hat:red_hat_openshift_container_platform:4.12.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:microshift_redhat_package:*:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:

External links

http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:0772

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.