First published: Fri Aug 30 2024(Updated: )
A flaw was found in the OpenShift build process, where the docker-build container is configured with a hostPath volume mount that maps the node's /var/lib/kubelet/config.json file into the build pod. This file contains sensitive credentials necessary for pulling images from private repositories. The mount is not read-only, which allows the attacker to overwrite it. By modifying the config.json file, the attacker can cause a denial of service by preventing the node from pulling new images and potentially exfiltrating sensitive secrets. This flaw impacts the availability of services dependent on image pulls and exposes sensitive information to unauthorized parties.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform for IBM LinuxONE |
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CVE-2024-45497 is classified as a high severity vulnerability as it exposes sensitive credentials through a hostPath volume mount.
To fix CVE-2024-45497, you should avoid using hostPath mounts for sensitive files and implement proper access controls for image pulling.
CVE-2024-45497 affects the Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform.
The risks associated with CVE-2024-45497 include unauthorized access to private image repositories due to exposed credentials.
CVE-2024-45497 was disclosed in 2024 and requires immediate attention to prevent potential exploitation.