Vulnerabilities in pkg:golang/k8s.io/kubernetes/cmd/kubelet
PACKAGECVE-2019-11245 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.9) kubelet incorrect privilege assignment vulnerability (CWE-703: Improper Check or Handling of Exceptional Conditions) affecting K8s.io/kubernetes/cmd/kubelet libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves kubelet incorrect privilege assignment. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.14.3, 1.13.7.
pkg:golang/k8s.io/kubernetes/cmd/kubelet
Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:golang/k8s.io/kubernetes/cmd/kubelet. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.
| Advisory ID | CVE / NVD | Severity | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| GHSA-r76g-g87f-vw8f | CVE-2019-11245 | MODERATE | Kubelet Incorrect Privilege Assignment |
CVE-2019-11245 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 4.9
The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L).
How to Fix CVE-2019-11245
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected K8s.io/kubernetes/cmd/kubelet dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.
Upgrade k8s.io/kubernetes/cmd/kubelet to 1.14.3Upgrade k8s.io/kubernetes/cmd/kubelet to 1.13.7Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
inspect dependencies for k8s.io/kubernetes/cmd/kubeletHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2019-11245, inspect your project dependencies for K8s.io/kubernetes/cmd/kubelet:
inspect dependencies for k8s.io/kubernetes/cmd/kubeletAnalyze the terminal output to locate any version of K8s.io/kubernetes/cmd/kubelet in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.14.3), 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-703: Improper Check or Handling of Exceptional Conditions, where the product does not properly anticipate or handle exceptional conditions that rarely occur during normal operation of the product. In K8s.io/kubernetes/cmd/kubelet, 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
CVE-2019-11245 Affected K8s.io/kubernetes/cmd/kubelet Versions
2 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
k8s.io/kubernetes/cmd/kubelet
|
Go |
≥ 1.14.0
< 1.14.3
|
1.14.3
|
|
k8s.io/kubernetes/cmd/kubelet
|
Go |
≥ 1.13.0
< 1.13.7
|
1.13.7
|
References
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
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"schema_version" : "1.4.0",
"id" : "GHSA-r76g-g87f-vw8f",
"modified" : "2024-06-10T19:33:51Z",
"published" : "2024-04-24T20:03:48Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2019-11245" ],
"summary" : "Kubelet Incorrect Privilege Assignment",
"details" : "In kubelet v1.13.6 and v1.14.2, containers for pods that do not specify an explicit `runAsUser` attempt to run as uid 0 (root) on container restart, or if the image was previously pulled to the node. If the pod specified `mustRunAsNonRoot: true`, the kubelet will refuse to start the container as root. If the pod did not specify `mustRunAsNonRoot: true`, the kubelet will run the container as uid 0.",
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"url" : "https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/issues/78308"
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"url" : "https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/pull/76665"
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"url" : "https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2024-2780"
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"url" : "https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190919-0003"
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"cwe_ids" : [ "CWE-266", "CWE-703" ],
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