Confidential Container Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVE-2024-21400

9CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Azure Kubernetes Service
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 March 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists

What is CVE-2024-21400?

The vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service relates to the elevation of privilege in confidential containers, allowing unauthorized users potentially to gain elevated access to otherwise restricted resources. This can lead to significant security risks if exploited, making it crucial for organizations utilizing Azure Kubernetes Service to apply necessary patches and updates promptly. Effective configuration and regular updates are essential steps in mitigating this risk and securing cloud infrastructures.

Affected Version(s)

Azure Kubernetes Service Unknown 1.0.0 < 0.3.3

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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