QID 982577

QID 982577: Go (go) Security Update for github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/pkg/kubectl/cmd/cp (GHSA-6qfg-8799-r575)

The Kubernetes kubectl cp command in versions 1.1-1.12, and versions prior to 1.13.11, 1.14.7, and 1.15.4 allows a combination of two symlinks provided by tar output of a malicious container to place a file outside of the destination directory specified in the kubectl cp invocation. This could be used to allow an attacker to place a nefarious file using a symlink, outside of the destination tree.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 5.7 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 4.3 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-6qfg-8799-r575 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-6qfg-8799-r575 - github.com/advisories/GHSA-6qfg-8799-r575

CVEs related to QID 982577

CVE-2019-11251 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-6qfg-8799-r575	github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/pkg/kubectl/cmd/cp		github.com/advisories/GHSA-6qfg-8799-r575

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