CVE-2022-2385— AccessKeyID validation bypass
Quick assessment
Affected
Kubernetes aws-iam-authenticator
Exploitation
No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; assess based on exposure
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.
aws-iam-authenticator是Kubernetes SIGs开源的一种使用 AWS IAM 凭证向 Kubernetes 集群进行身份验证的工具。 Kubernetes SIGs aws-iam-authenticator存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于列入白名单的 IAM 身份能够修改其用户名并提升权限。
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2022-2385
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
AccessKeyID validation bypass
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Description
A security issue was discovered in aws-iam-authenticator where an allow-listed IAM identity may be able to modify their username and escalate privileges.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
输入验证不恰当
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
aws-iam-authenticator 安全漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
aws-iam-authenticator是Kubernetes SIGs开源的一种使用 AWS IAM 凭证向 Kubernetes 集群进行身份验证的工具。 Kubernetes SIGs aws-iam-authenticator存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于列入白名单的 IAM 身份能够修改其用户名并提升权限。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | CPE | Subscribe |
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| Kubernetes | aws-iam-authenticator | v0.5.2 ~ unspecified | - |
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Other References for CVE-2022-2385 (2)
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https://groups.google.com/a/kubernetes.io/g/dev/c/EMxHpU-1ZYs x_refsource_MISC
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https://github.com/kubernetes-sigs/aws-iam-authenticator/issues/472 x_refsource_MISC
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