CVE-2024-29990

Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service Confidential Containers vulnerability

9.0 CRITICALEPSS 18.0%

Published9 Apr 2024

Description

Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service Confidential Container Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityHigh

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeChanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service Confidential Containers< 0.3.4

Remediation

Fixed in

Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service Confidential Containers≥ 0.3.4

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-29990 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-29990 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 18.0%.

How severe is CVE-2024-29990?

CVE-2024-29990 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.0, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 18.0% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-29990?

Affected products include Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service Confidential Containers.

How do I fix CVE-2024-29990?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service Confidential Containers 0.3.4 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.