CVE-2024-9858: Insecure user permissions in Google Cloud Migrate to Containers for Windows

Published Oct 16, 2024
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Updated

There exists an insecure default user permission in Google Cloud Migrate to containers from version 1.1.0 to 1.2.2 Windows installs. A local "m2cuser" was greated with administrator privileges. This posed a security risk if the "analyze" or "generate" commands were interrupted or skipping the action to delete the local user “m2cuser”. We recommend upgrading to 1.2.3 or beyond

Affected Software

2 affected components
Google Cloud Migrate to Containers>=1.1.0<=1.2.2
Google Migrate to containers>=1.1.0<1.2.3

Event History

Oct 16, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:43 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:43 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-9858?

CVE-2024-9858 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to sensitive features.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-9858?

To fix CVE-2024-9858, update Google Cloud Migrate to Containers to the latest version beyond 1.2.2, ensuring the insecure default user permissions are corrected.

3

What are the implications of CVE-2024-9858?

The implications of CVE-2024-9858 include potential unauthorized administrative access if the default user is exploited during certain command interruptions.

4

Which versions of Google Cloud Migrate to Containers are affected by CVE-2024-9858?

CVE-2024-9858 affects Google Cloud Migrate to Containers versions 1.1.0 to 1.2.2.

5

What actions should I take if I am using an affected version of Google Cloud Migrate to Containers due to CVE-2024-9858?

If using an affected version, immediately update to a secure version and review user permissions to mitigate risks associated with CVE-2024-9858.

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