CVE-2023-1943: Privilege Escalation in kOps using GCE/GCP Provider in Gossip Mode

Published Oct 11, 2023
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Updated

Privilege Escalation in kOps using GCE/GCP Provider in Gossip Mode.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Kubernetes Operations<1.25.4
Kubernetes Operations>=1.26.0<1.26.2
go/k8s.io/kops>=1.26.0<1.26.2
1.26.2
go/k8s.io/kops<1.25.4
1.25.4

Event History

Oct 11, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Oct 12, 2023
Advisory Published
12:30 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-1943?

CVE-2023-1943 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in kOps using GCE/GCP Provider in Gossip Mode.

2

How does CVE-2023-1943 impact Kubernetes Operations?

CVE-2023-1943 affects Kubernetes Operations version 1.25.4 up to exclusive version 1.26.2.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-1943?

CVE-2023-1943 is rated as high severity with a severity score of 8.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-1943?

To fix CVE-2023-1943, update Kubernetes Operations to version 1.26.2 or apply the recommended remedy package for k8s.io/kops version 1.26.2.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-1943?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-1943 in the following references: [GitHub Issue](https://github.com/kubernetes/kops/issues/15539), [Google Groups](https://groups.google.com/g/kubernetes-security-announce/c/yrCE1x89oaU), [NIST NVD](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-1943).

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