Windows Worker Node Vulnerability in Kubernetes by Micosoft
CVE-2024-9042

5.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Kubernetes
Status
Kubelet
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 March 2025

Summary

This vulnerability impacts Windows worker nodes within Kubernetes environments. Instances running the affected versions can expose critical configuration weaknesses, allowing unauthorized access and potential manipulation of resources. It is essential for users to verify their Kubernetes versions and address the configuration settings to ensure the integrity and security of their deployments.

Affected Version(s)

Kubelet <=v1.29.12 <= v1.29.12

Kubelet v1.30

Kubelet v1.31

References

https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/issues/129654
https://groups.google.com/g/kubernetes-security-announce/...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Peled, Tomer
Aravindh Puthiyaprambil
.