CVE-2024-3744

Kubernetes azure-file-csi-driver in versions before 1.29.4 and 1.30.1 discloses service account tokens in logs

Description

A security issue was discovered in azure-file-csi-driver where an actor with access to the driver logs could observe service account tokens. These tokens could then potentially be exchanged with external cloud providers to access secrets stored in cloud vault solutions. Tokens are only logged when TokenRequests is configured in the CSIDriver object and the driver is set to run at log level 2 or greater via the -v flag.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Prior to upgrading, this vulnerability can be mitigated by running azure-file-csi-driver at log level 0 or 1 via the -v flag. To upgrade, refer to the documentation: https://github.com/kubernetes-sigs/azurefile-csi-driver?tab=readme-ov-file#install-driver-on-a-kubernetes-cluster

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: Kubernetes azure-file-csi-driver
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://groups.google.com/g/kubernetes-security-announce/c/hcgZE2MQo1A/m/Y4C6q-CYAgAJ mailing list
https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/issues/124759 issue tracking
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/05/09/4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-3744?
CVE-2024-3744 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-3744?
To fix CVE-2024-3744: Prior to upgrading, this vulnerability can be mitigated by running azure-file-csi-driver at log level 0 or 1 via the -v flag. To upgrade, refer to the documentation: https://github.com/kubernetes-sigs/azurefile-csi-driver?tab=readme-ov-file#install-driver-on-a-kubernetes-cluster
Is CVE-2024-3744 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-3744 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-2024-3744?
CVE-2024-3744 affects Kubernetes azure-file-csi-driver.
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