Kubernetes aws-iam-authenticator up to 0.5.8 access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Kubernetes aws-iam-authenticator up to 0.5.8 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2022-2385. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Kubernetes aws-iam-authenticator up to 0.5.8 (Virtualization Software). This affects an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A security issue was discovered in aws-iam-authenticator where an allow-listed IAM identity may be able to modify their username and escalate privileges.

The weakness was published 07/12/2022 as 472. The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-2385 since 07/11/2022. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 0.5.9 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be patching the affected component. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.7

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.3
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NVD Base Score: 8.8
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CNA Base Score: 8.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Upgrade: aws-iam-authenticator 0.5.9
Workaround: Not using {{AccessKeyID}} to construct usernames

Timelineinfo

06/29/2022 🔍
07/11/2022 +12 days 🔍
07/12/2022 +1 days 🔍
07/12/2022 +0 days 🔍
07/23/2022 +11 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 472
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-2385 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-2385
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-203745

Entryinfo

Created: 07/12/2022 22:44
Updated: 07/23/2022 06:05
Changes: 07/12/2022 22:44 (38), 07/13/2022 08:38 (6), 07/23/2022 06:05 (28)
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Committer: mzeman
Cache ID: 216::103

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