CVE-2024-9042

Description

This CVE affects only Windows worker nodes. Your worker node is vulnerable to this issue if it is running one of the affected versions listed below.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Affected: Kubernetes Kubelet
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/issues/129654
https://groups.google.com/g/kubernetes-security-announce/c/9C3vn6aCSVg
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/01/16/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-9042?
CVE-2024-9042 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-9042?
To fix CVE-2024-9042, 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-2024-9042 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-9042 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-2024-9042?
CVE-2024-9042 affects Kubernetes Kubelet.
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