CVE-2021-25738

Code exec via yaml parsing

Description

Loading specially-crafted yaml with the Kubernetes Java Client library can lead to code execution.

Categories

6.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.12%
Third-Party Advisory openwall.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory google.com
Affected: Kubernetes Kubernetes Java Client
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://groups.google.com/g/kubernetes-security-announce/c/K_pOK2WbAJk third party advisory mailing list
https://github.com/kubernetes-client/java/issues/1698 issue tracking third party advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/08/23/2 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-25738?
CVE-2021-25738 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-25738?
To fix CVE-2021-25738, 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-2021-25738 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-25738 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-2021-25738?
CVE-2021-25738 affects Kubernetes Kubernetes Java Client.
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