CVE-2024-25133: Github.com/openshift/hive Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-wgqq-9qh8-wvqv
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-284
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-25133 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-284: Improper Access Control) affecting Github.com/openshift/hive libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves openshift hive rce through aws/kubernetes client configuration leads to privilege escalation. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2024-25133 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-25133
GHSA Identifier GHSA-wgqq-9qh8-wvqv
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-284: Improper Access Control
Affected Product Github.com/openshift/hive
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2024-25133

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/openshift/hive dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

github.com/openshift/hive fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade github.com/openshift/hive to Latest secure release
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for github.com/openshift/hive

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2024-25133, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/openshift/hive:

inspect dependencies for github.com/openshift/hive

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/openshift/hive in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-284: Improper Access Control, where the product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. In Github.com/openshift/hive, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

A flaw was found in the Hive ClusterDeployments resource in OpenShift Dedicated. In certain conditions, this issue may allow a developer account on a Hive-enabled cluster to obtain cluster-admin privileges by executing arbitrary commands on the hive/hive-controllers pod.

CVE-2024-25133 Affected Github.com/openshift/hive Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/openshift/hive
golang/github.com/openshift/hive
Go
≤ 1.1.16

References

NVD — CVE-2024-25133 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-25133
Github.com/openshift/hive Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openshift/hive/pull/2306
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/openshift/hive/commit/5ba846620f9dbf49301dabb0d40cc980aabef4e0
Github.com/openshift/hive Security Information SECURITY
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-25133
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2260372
Github.com/openshift/hive Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/openshift/hive

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-25133?
CVE-2024-25133 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/openshift/hive involving OpenShift Hive RCE through AWS/Kubernetes client configuration leads to privilege escalation under CWE-284: Improper Access Control.
Which Github.com/openshift/hive versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: github.com/openshift/hive.
What version fixes CVE-2024-25133?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/openshift/hive affected?
Yes, github.com/openshift/hive is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-25133?
CVE-2024-25133 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-25133?
CVE-2024-25133 is classified under CWE-284: Improper Access Control (The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2024-25133?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/openshift/hive'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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