CVE-2024-6174
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Affected
Canonical cloud-init
Exploitation
Public or AI PoC available; prioritize validation
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Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.
cloud-init是Canonical开源的一个用于跨平台云实例初始化的行业标准多分发方法。 cloud-init存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于非x86平台检测时授予硬编码URL的root访问权限。
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2024-6174
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
N/A
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability 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.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
cloud-init 安全漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
cloud-init是Canonical开源的一个用于跨平台云实例初始化的行业标准多分发方法。 cloud-init存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于非x86平台检测时授予硬编码URL的root访问权限。
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canonical | cloud-init | 0.7.9 ~ 25.1.3 | - |
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