Improper input validation in Kubernetes

CVE-2018-1002100

In Kubernetes versions 1.5.x, 1.6.x, 1.7.x, 1.8.x, and prior to version 1.9.6, the kubectl cp command insecurely handles tar data returned from the container, and can be caused to overwrite arbitrary local files.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.016 (73.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 4.2 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.

Affected products

  • Kubernetes — versions unspecified, v1.5.x, v1.7.x

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1002100?
CVE-2018-1002100 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kubernetes, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 4.2/10. Published 2018-06-02.
How severe is CVE-2018-1002100?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.2 out of 10.
Is CVE-2018-1002100 known to be exploited?
9 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.