CVE-2022-3248

Openshift api admission checks does not enforce "custom-host" permissions

Description

A flaw was found in OpenShift API, as admission checks do not enforce "custom-host" permissions. This issue could allow an attacker to violate the boundaries, as permissions will not be applied.

Category

4.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com
Affected: n/a kubernetes
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Advanced Cluster Management for Kubernetes 2
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 1.2
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Ansible Tower 3
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 3.11
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-3248 vdb entry vendor advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2072188 vendor advisory issue tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-3248?
CVE-2022-3248 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-3248?
To fix CVE-2022-3248, 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-2022-3248 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-3248 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-2022-3248?
CVE-2022-3248 affects n/a kubernetes, Red Hat Red Hat Advanced Cluster Management for Kubernetes 2, Red Hat Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform 1.2, Red Hat Red Hat Ansible Tower 3, Red Hat Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 3.11, Red Hat Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4, Red Hat Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.
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