CVE-2020-8552
MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 2.41%
Last modified
CVE-2020-8552 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The Kubernetes API server component in versions prior to 1.15.9, 1.16.0-1.16.6, and 1.17.0-1.17.2 has been found to be vulnerable to a denial of service attack via successful API requests.. EPSS estimates a 2.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Kubernetes API server component in versions prior to 1.15.9, 1.16.0-1.16.6, and 1.17.0-1.17.2 has been found to be vulnerable to a denial of service attack via successful API requests.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kubernetes | Kubernetes | <= 1.15.9 |
| Kubernetes | Kubernetes | >= 1.16.0, <= 1.16.6 |
| Kubernetes | Kubernetes | >= 1.17.0, <= 1.17.2 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 32 |
References
- https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/issues/89378Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200413-0003/Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/issues/89378Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200413-0003/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-8552?
The Kubernetes API server component in versions prior to 1.15.9, 1.16.0-1.16.6, and 1.17.0-1.17.2 has been found to be vulnerable to a denial of service attack via successful API requests.
How severe is CVE-2020-8552?
CVE-2020-8552 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8552?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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