CVE-2024-5037: Openshift/telemeter: iss check during jwt authentication can be bypassed
First published: Sun Mar 31 2024(Updated: )
A flaw was found in OpenShift's Telemeter. If certain conditions are in place, an attacker can use a forged token to bypass the issue ("iss") check during JSON web token (JWT) authentication.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat openshift container platform | =4.0 | |
| Red Hat OpenShift Distributed Tracing | =2.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4151
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4156
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4329
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4484
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-5037
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2272339
- https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/pull/123540
- https://github.com/openshift/telemeter/blob/a9417a6062c3a31ed78c06ea3a0613a52f2029b2/pkg/authorize/jwt/client_authorizer.go#L78
- https://github.com/openshift/telemeter
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:5200
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-5037?
CVE-2024-5037 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow an attacker to bypass JWT authentication under certain conditions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5037?
To fix CVE-2024-5037, update your OpenShift Container Platform and OpenShift Distributed Tracing to the latest versions provided by Red Hat.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-5037?
CVE-2024-5037 affects Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform version 4.0 and Red Hat OpenShift Distributed Tracing version 2.0.
What kind of attack can CVE-2024-5037 enable?
CVE-2024-5037 allows an attacker to forge tokens and bypass the issuer check during JWT authentication.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-5037?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2024-5037; updating to the patched versions is recommended.
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