CVE-2022-29178

Incorrect Default Permissions in Cilium

Description

Cilium is open source software for providing and securing network connectivity and loadbalancing between application workloads. Cilium prior to versions 1.9.16, 1.10.11, and 1.11.15 contains an incorrect default permissions vulnerability. Operating Systems with users belonging to the group ID 1000 can access the API of Cilium via Unix domain socket available on the host where Cilium is running. This could allow malicious users to compromise integrity as well as system availability on that host. The problem has been fixed and the patch is available in versions 1.9.16, 1.10.11, and 1.11.5. A potential workaround is to modify Cilium's DaemonSet to run with a certain command, which can be found in the GitHub Security Advisory for this vulnerability.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
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Affected: cilium cilium
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References

Link Tags
https://github.com/cilium/cilium/security/advisories/GHSA-6p8v-8cq8-v2r3 third party advisory mitigation
https://github.com/cilium/cilium/releases/tag/v1.10.11 third party advisory release notes
https://github.com/cilium/cilium/releases/tag/v1.11.5 third party advisory release notes
https://github.com/cilium/cilium/releases/tag/v1.9.16 third party advisory release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-29178?
CVE-2022-29178 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-29178?
To fix CVE-2022-29178, 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-2022-29178 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-29178 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-2022-29178?
CVE-2022-29178 affects cilium cilium.
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