high
8.3
CWE
354 22
EPSS
0.043%
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CVE Published
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CVE-2024-3727: Containers/image: digest type does not guarantee valid type

First published: Fri Apr 12 2024(Updated: )

A flaw was found in the github.com/containers/image library. This flaw allows attackers to trigger unexpected authenticated registry accesses on behalf of a victim user, causing resource exhaustion, local path traversal, and other attacks.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
go/github.com/containers/image/v5<5.29.3
5.29.3
go/github.com/containers/image/v5>=5.30.0<5.30.1
5.30.1
go/github.com/containers/image<5.30.1
5.30.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-3727?

    CVE-2024-3727 has a high severity rating due to its potential for resource exhaustion and local path traversal attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-3727?

    To fix CVE-2024-3727, update the github.com/containers/image library to version 5.29.3 or 5.30.1 or later.

  • What types of attacks can be performed using CVE-2024-3727?

    CVE-2024-3727 can be exploited to trigger unexpected authenticated registry accesses, leading to resource exhaustion and local path traversal.

  • Which versions of github.com/containers/image are affected by CVE-2024-3727?

    CVE-2024-3727 affects versions prior to 5.29.3 and between 5.30.0 and 5.30.1 of github.com/containers/image.

  • Is user authentication required for exploiting CVE-2024-3727?

    Yes, exploitation of CVE-2024-3727 requires authenticated user access to the affected registry.

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