CVE-2020-8552

Kubernetes API server denial of service

Description

The Kubernetes API server component in versions prior to 1.15.9, 1.16.0-1.16.6, and 1.17.0-1.17.2 has been found to be vulnerable to a denial of service attack via successful API requests.

Categories

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.16%
Vendor Advisory fedoraproject.org
Affected: Kubernetes Kubernetes
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/kubernetes-security-announce/2UOlsba2g0s
https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/issues/89378 issue tracking third party advisory patch
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200413-0003/ third party advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/3SOCLOPTSYABTE4CLTSPDIFE6ZZZR4LX/ vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8552?
CVE-2020-8552 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-8552?
To fix CVE-2020-8552, 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-2020-8552 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-8552 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-8552?
CVE-2020-8552 affects Kubernetes Kubernetes.
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