CVE-2019-1002100

Description

In all Kubernetes versions prior to v1.11.8, v1.12.6, and v1.13.4, users that are authorized to make patch requests to the Kubernetes API Server can send a specially crafted patch of type "json-patch" (e.g. `kubectl patch --type json` or `"Content-Type: application/json-patch+json"`) that consumes excessive resources while processing, causing a Denial of Service on the API Server.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 10.71% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: Kubernetes Kubernetes
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107290 vdb entry third party advisory broken link
https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/kubernetes-announce/vmUUNkYfG9g
https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/issues/74534 issue tracking vendor advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190416-0002/ third party advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1851 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3239 third party advisory vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-1002100?
CVE-2019-1002100 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-1002100?
To fix CVE-2019-1002100, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-1002100 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2019-1002100 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~11% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-1002100?
CVE-2019-1002100 affects Kubernetes Kubernetes.
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