SB2021020966 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service



SB2021020966 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service

Published: February 9, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021020966
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-24109)

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a remote administrator to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.