SB2023042423 - Incorrect authorization in KubeVirt



SB2023042423 - Incorrect authorization in KubeVirt

Published: April 24, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023042423
Severity
Medium
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Incorrect authorization (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-26484)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise the cluster.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect authorization, which allows the virt-handler service account to modify all node specs. A remote user can elevate privileges beyond the node and gain access to the whole cluster.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.