Vulnerability identifier: #VU90964

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
CRI-O
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: CRI-O

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

CRI-O: 1.28.6 - 1.30.0

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External links
http://github.com/cri-o/cri-o/security/advisories/GHSA-j9hf-98c3-wrm8

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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.