CVE-2024-9675

CVE-2024-9675 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redhat Openshift Container Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Description

A vulnerability was found in Buildah. Cache mounts do not properly validate that user-specified paths for the cache are within our cache directory, allowing a `RUN` instruction in a Container file to mount an arbitrary directory from the host (read/write) into the container as long as those files can be accessed by the user running Buildah.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-9675?
A vulnerability was found in Buildah. Cache mounts do not properly validate that user-specified paths for the cache are within our cache directory, allowing a `RUN` instruction in a Container file to mount an arbitrary directory from the host (read/write) into the container as long as those files can be accessed by the user running Buildah.
How severe is CVE-2024-9675?
CVE-2024-9675 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-9675 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-9675?
CVE-2024-9675 primarily affects Redhat Openshift Container Platform. In total, 45 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9675?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-9675 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-9675 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2945.
When was CVE-2024-9675 published?
CVE-2024-9675 was published on 2024-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-29.

References

Affected products (45)

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