What is CVE-2023-1174?

CVE-2023-1174 is a vulnerability that exposes a network port in minikube running on macOS with Docker driver, potentially enabling unexpected remote access to the minikube container.

What is the severity of CVE-2023-1174?

CVE-2023-1174 has a severity rating of 9.8 out of 10, making it critical.

Which version of minikube is affected by CVE-2023-1174?

Minikube versions 1.26.0, 1.26.1, 1.27.0, 1.27.1, and 1.28.0 are affected by CVE-2023-1174.

Is macOS vulnerable to CVE-2023-1174?

No, macOS is not vulnerable to CVE-2023-1174.

How can I mitigate CVE-2023-1174?

To mitigate CVE-2023-1174, it is recommended to update to a version of minikube that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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CVE-2023-1174

critical

9.8

CWE

266

24/5/2023

16/1/2025

CVE-2023-1174: [minikube] Network Port exposure in minikube running on macOS using Docker driver

First published: Wed May 24 2023(Updated: )

This vulnerability exposes a network port in minikube running on macOS with Docker driver that could enable unexpected remote access to the minikube container.

Credit: jordan@liggitt.net

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Kubernetes Minikube	=1.26.0
Kubernetes Minikube	=1.26.1
Kubernetes Minikube	=1.27.0
Kubernetes Minikube	=1.27.1
Kubernetes Minikube	=1.28.0
Apple macOS

Remedy

To mitigate these vulnerabilities, upgrade minikube to the latest version and delete any clusters created using an affected version. To delete clusters created using prior versions, run `minikube delete --all`

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Reference Links

https://groups.google.com/g/kubernetes-security-announce/c/2ZkJFMDTKbM

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-1174?
CVE-2023-1174 is a vulnerability that exposes a network port in minikube running on macOS with Docker driver, potentially enabling unexpected remote access to the minikube container.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-1174?
CVE-2023-1174 has a severity rating of 9.8 out of 10, making it critical.
Which version of minikube is affected by CVE-2023-1174?
Minikube versions 1.26.0, 1.26.1, 1.27.0, 1.27.1, and 1.28.0 are affected by CVE-2023-1174.
Is macOS vulnerable to CVE-2023-1174?
No, macOS is not vulnerable to CVE-2023-1174.
How can I mitigate CVE-2023-1174?
To mitigate CVE-2023-1174, it is recommended to update to a version of minikube that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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