CVE-2024-9594: VM images built with Image Builder with some providers use default credentials during builds

Published Oct 14, 2024
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Updated

A security issue was discovered in the Kubernetes Image Builder versions <= v0.1.37 where default credentials are enabled during the image build process when using the Nutanix, OVA, QEMU or raw providers. The credentials can be used to gain root access. The credentials are disabled at the conclusion of the image build process. Kubernetes clusters are only affected if their nodes use VM images created via the Image Builder project. Because these images were vulnerable during the image build process, they are affected only if an attacker was able to reach the VM where the image build was happening and used the vulnerability to modify the image at the time the image build was occurring.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
go/github.com/kubernetes-sigs/image-builder<0.1.38
0.1.38
Kubernetes Image Builder<0.1.38
Kubernetes-sigs Image Builder<0.1.38

Remediation

Information

Rebuild any affected images using a fixed version of Image Builder. Re-deploy the fixed images to any affected VMs.

Event History

Oct 15, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:37 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Advisory Published
via GitHub·09:30 PM
Oct 16, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·04:58 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·04:59 PM
News Published
via The Register·09:58 PM
News Published
via The Register·10:01 PM
Oct 13, 56890
Event
via FIRST·12:13 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-9594?

CVE-2024-9594 has a high severity due to the potential for root access using default credentials.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-9594?

To fix CVE-2024-9594, upgrade to Kubernetes Image Builder version 0.1.38 or later.

3

Which versions of Kubernetes Image Builder are affected by CVE-2024-9594?

Kubernetes Image Builder versions up to and including 0.1.37 are affected by CVE-2024-9594.

4

What impact does CVE-2024-9594 have on system security?

CVE-2024-9594 could allow unauthorized users to gain root access, compromising system security.

5

Is there a way to mitigate CVE-2024-9594 without upgrading?

Mitigating CVE-2024-9594 without upgrading may involve manually disabling default credentials, though upgrading is strongly recommended.

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