Link following in Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.12 packages

1) Link following

EUVDB-ID: #VU90964

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-5154

CWE-ID: CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to the malicious container creates symlink "mtab" on the host External. A remote attacker can gain elevated privileges on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

kernel-rt (Red Hat package): before 4.18.0-372.109.1.rt7.269.el8_6

kata-containers (Red Hat package): before 3.0.2-15.rhaos4.12.el8

cri-o (Red Hat package): before 1.25.5-21.2.rhaos4.12.gita3eb75f.el8

Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform: before 4.12.60

kernel (Red Hat package): before 4.18.0-372.109.1.el8_6

External links

http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4008

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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