CVE-2024-5321: Incorrect permissions on Windows containers logs

Published Jul 17, 2024
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Updated

A security issue was discovered in Kubernetes clusters with Windows nodes where BUILTIN\Users may be able to read container logs and NT AUTHORITY\Authenticated Users may be able to modify container logs.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
go/k8s.io/kubernetes>=1.30.0<1.30.3
1.30.3
go/k8s.io/kubernetes>=1.29.0<1.29.7
1.29.7
go/k8s.io/kubernetes>=1.28.0<1.28.12
1.28.12
go/k8s.io/kubernetes<1.27.16
1.27.16
IBM Netezza Software<=11.3.0.3-IF2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade go/k8s.io/kubernetes to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.30.3
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade go/k8s.io/kubernetes to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.29.7
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade go/k8s.io/kubernetes to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.28.12
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade go/k8s.io/kubernetes to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.27.16

Event History

Jul 18, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:15 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Advisory Published
via GitHub·09:30 PM
Aug 20, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-5321?

CVE-2024-5321 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability due to incorrect permissions in Windows containers.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-5321?

To resolve CVE-2024-5321, upgrade to Kubernetes version 1.30.3, 1.29.7, 1.28.12, or ensure you are not using versions prior to 1.27.16.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-5321?

CVE-2024-5321 affects Kubernetes clusters that utilize Windows nodes with improper log access permissions.

4

What can happen if CVE-2024-5321 is exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2024-5321 could allow unauthorized users to read or modify container logs in Windows environments.

5

Is CVE-2024-5321 specific to certain Kubernetes versions?

Yes, CVE-2024-5321 specifically affects Kubernetes versions from 1.27.16 and earlier up to 1.30.3.

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