CVE-2024-21403: Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service Confidential Container Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Feb 13, 2024
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Updated

Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service Confidential Container Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service
Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service Confidential Containers<0.3.3
0.3.3

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0.3.3

Event History

Feb 13, 2024
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:02 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21403?

CVE-2024-21403 has been assigned a high severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation in Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-21403?

To mitigate CVE-2024-21403, ensure that you apply the latest updates and patches provided by Microsoft for Azure Kubernetes Service Confidential Containers.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-21403?

If exploited, CVE-2024-21403 could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges within the Azure Kubernetes Service environment.

4

Which versions of Azure Kubernetes Service are affected by CVE-2024-21403?

CVE-2024-21403 affects all versions of Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service Confidential Containers prior to the patch release.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-21403?

Currently, there are no known workarounds for CVE-2024-21403; applying the available patches is the recommended action.

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