CVE-2024-8038
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.21%
Last modified
CVE-2024-8038 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Vulnerable juju introspection abstract UNIX domain socket. An abstract UNIX domain socket responsible for introspection is available without authentication locally to network namespace users. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Vulnerable juju introspection abstract UNIX domain socket. An abstract UNIX domain socket responsible for introspection is available without authentication locally to network namespace users. This enables denial of service attacks.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Juju | < 2.9.51 |
| Canonical | Juju | >= 3.1.0, < 3.1.10 |
| Canonical | Juju | >= 3.2.0, <= 3.2.4 |
| Canonical | Juju | >= 3.3, < 3.3.7 |
| Canonical | Juju | >= 3.4, < 3.4.6 |
| Canonical | Juju | >= 3.5.0, < 3.5.4 |
References
- https://github.com/juju/juju/security/advisories/GHSA-xwgj-vpm9-q2rqPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-8038Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-8038?
Vulnerable juju introspection abstract UNIX domain socket. An abstract UNIX domain socket responsible for introspection is available without authentication locally to network namespace users. This enables denial of service attacks.
How severe is CVE-2024-8038?
CVE-2024-8038 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8038?
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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