CVE-2024-6174

Description

When a non-x86 platform is detected, cloud-init grants root access to a hardcoded url with a local IP address. To prevent this, cloud-init default configurations disable platform enumeration.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Affected: Canonical cloud-init
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/canonical/cloud-init/releases/tag/25.1.3 release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-6174?
CVE-2024-6174 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-6174?
To fix CVE-2024-6174, 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-2024-6174 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-6174 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-2024-6174?
CVE-2024-6174 affects Canonical cloud-init.
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