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CVE-2024-3727: Containers/image: digest type does not guarantee valid type

A flaw was found in the github.com/containers/image library. This flaw allows attackers to trigger unexpected authenticated registry accesses on behalf of a victim user, causing resource exhaustion, local path traversal, and other attacks.

HighCVSS 8.3Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

CVE-2024-3727 is a high-severity flaw in the containers/image library. A victim can be induced into unexpected authenticated container registry access, potentially causing resource exhaustion, local path traversal, or broader impact through affected products.

Executive priority

Treat as a priority patching item for container security and platform teams, especially in environments using Red Hat OADP or RHACS. No active exploitation is evidenced in the provided bundle, but business impact could be high.

Technical view

The issue is categorized as CWE-354, improper validation of integrity check value. The supplied CVSS vector is 8.3: network reachable, high complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where containers/image versions through 5.30.0 are embedded, or where listed Red Hat OADP 1.3 and RHACS 4.4 or 4.5 packages are deployed.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. Exploitation is assessed as higher complexity and requires user interaction, but the potential impact is significant because authenticated registry behavior may be abused.

Researcher notes

Evidence is strongest for the library flaw description, CVSS vector, CWE-354 classification, and Red Hat affected packages. The source bundle does not include exploit proof, detailed patch versions, or complete mitigation instructions.

Mitigation direction

  • Apply relevant Red Hat RHSA updates for affected OADP and RHACS packages.
  • Check vendor guidance for fixed containers/image versions before promoting builds.
  • Prioritize systems with registry credentials or automated image handling workflows.
  • Limit unnecessary registry credentials while remediation is pending.
  • Monitor vendor advisories for any revised affected-product or fix details.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory containers/image versions in applications, tools, and container build pipelines.
  • Check Red Hat OADP and RHACS package versions against the affected list.
  • Confirm applicable RHSA advisories are installed on managed Red Hat deployments.
  • Review registry access logs for unexpected authenticated requests from automation accounts.
  • Document compensating controls where patches cannot be applied immediately.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
12

Public sources used

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.

Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Container behavior lookup

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
8.3 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
5Timeline events
2ADP providers
37Source links

SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
8.3CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H1.66redhat

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

8.3High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2024-3727Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Vulnerability timeline

Timeline events are normalized from CVE metadata, CNA source timelines, ADP timelines, and KEV metadata when present.

  1. Source timelineredhat

    Reported to Red Hat.

  2. CVE reservedCVE Program

    The CVE ID was reserved by the assigning CNA.

  3. Source timelineredhat

    Made public.

  4. CVE publishedCVE Program

    The CVE record was published.

  5. CVE updatedCVE Program

    The CVE record metadata indicates this as the latest update time.

ADP provider summaries

CISA-ADPCISA ADP Vulnrichment
other:ssvc
CVECVE Program Container

Source materials

  • CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
  • RHSA-2024:0045CVE reference, redhat · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
  • RHSA-2024:3718CVE reference, redhat · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
  • RHSA-2024:4159CVE reference, redhat · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
  • RHSA-2024:4613CVE reference, redhat · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
  • RHSA-2024:4850CVE reference, redhat · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
  • RHSA-2024:4960CVE reference, redhat · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
  • RHSA-2024:5258CVE reference, redhat · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
  • RHSA-2024:5951CVE reference, redhat · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
  • RHSA-2024:6054CVE reference, redhat · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
  • RHSA-2024:6122CVE reference, redhat · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
  • RHSA-2024:6708CVE reference, redhat · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
  • RHSA-2024:6818CVE reference, redhat · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
  • RHSA-2024:6824CVE reference, redhat · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
  • RHSA-2024:7164CVE reference, redhat · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
  • RHSA-2024:7174CVE reference, redhat · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
  • RHSA-2024:7182CVE reference, redhat · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
  • RHSA-2024:7187CVE reference, redhat · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
  • RHSA-2024:7922CVE reference, redhat · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
  • RHSA-2024:7941CVE reference, redhat · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
  • RHSA-2024:8260CVE reference, redhat · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
  • RHSA-2024:8425CVE reference, redhat · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
  • RHSA-2024:9097CVE reference, redhat · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
  • RHSA-2024:9098CVE reference, redhat · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
Unknown vendorimageimage, 0, 5.30.0unaffected
Red HatOADP-1.3-RHEL-9oadp/oadp-velero-plugin-rhel9, 1.3.4-9affected
Red HatRed Hat Advanced Cluster Security 4.4advanced-cluster-security/rhacs-central-db-rhel8, 4.4.5-2affected
Red HatRed Hat Advanced Cluster Security 4.4advanced-cluster-security/rhacs-collector-rhel8, 4.4.5-2affected
Red HatRed Hat Advanced Cluster Security 4.4advanced-cluster-security/rhacs-collector-slim-rhel8, 4.4.5-2affected
Red HatRed Hat Advanced Cluster Security 4.4advanced-cluster-security/rhacs-main-rhel8, 4.4.5-4affected
Red HatRed Hat Advanced Cluster Security 4.4advanced-cluster-security/rhacs-operator-bundle, 4.4.5-3affected
Red HatRed Hat Advanced Cluster Security 4.4advanced-cluster-security/rhacs-rhel8-operator, 4.4.5-2affected
Red HatRed Hat Advanced Cluster Security 4.4advanced-cluster-security/rhacs-roxctl-rhel8, 4.4.5-2affected
Red HatRed Hat Advanced Cluster Security 4.4advanced-cluster-security/rhacs-scanner-db-rhel8, 4.4.5-2affected
Red HatRed Hat Advanced Cluster Security 4.4advanced-cluster-security/rhacs-scanner-db-slim-rhel8, 4.4.5-3affected
Red HatRed Hat Advanced Cluster Security 4.4advanced-cluster-security/rhacs-scanner-rhel8, 4.4.5-2affected
Red HatRed Hat Advanced Cluster Security 4.4advanced-cluster-security/rhacs-scanner-slim-rhel8, 4.4.5-2affected
Red HatRed Hat Advanced Cluster Security 4.4advanced-cluster-security/rhacs-scanner-v4-db-rhel8, 4.4.5-3affected
Red HatRed Hat Advanced Cluster Security 4.4advanced-cluster-security/rhacs-scanner-v4-rhel8, 4.4.5-3affected
Red HatRed Hat Advanced Cluster Security 4.5advanced-cluster-security/rhacs-central-db-rhel8, 4.5.2-2affected
Red HatRed Hat Advanced Cluster Security 4.5advanced-cluster-security/rhacs-collector-rhel8, 4.5.2-2affected
Red HatRed Hat Advanced Cluster Security 4.5advanced-cluster-security/rhacs-collector-slim-rhel8, 4.5.2-2affected
Red HatRed Hat Advanced Cluster Security 4.5advanced-cluster-security/rhacs-main-rhel8, 4.5.2-2affected
Red HatRed Hat Advanced Cluster Security 4.5advanced-cluster-security/rhacs-operator-bundle, 4.5.2-2affected
Red HatRed Hat Advanced Cluster Security 4.5advanced-cluster-security/rhacs-rhel8-operator, 4.5.2-2affected
Red HatRed Hat Advanced Cluster Security 4.5advanced-cluster-security/rhacs-roxctl-rhel8, 4.5.2-2affected
Red HatRed Hat Advanced Cluster Security 4.5advanced-cluster-security/rhacs-scanner-db-rhel8, 4.5.2-2affected
Red HatRed Hat Advanced Cluster Security 4.5advanced-cluster-security/rhacs-scanner-db-slim-rhel8, 4.5.2-2affected
Red HatRed Hat Advanced Cluster Security 4.5advanced-cluster-security/rhacs-scanner-rhel8, 4.5.2-2affected
Red HatRed Hat Advanced Cluster Security 4.5advanced-cluster-security/rhacs-scanner-slim-rhel8, 4.5.2-1affected
Red HatRed Hat Advanced Cluster Security 4.5advanced-cluster-security/rhacs-scanner-v4-db-rhel8, 4.5.2-2affected
Red HatRed Hat Advanced Cluster Security 4.5advanced-cluster-security/rhacs-scanner-v4-rhel8, 4.5.2-2affected
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8container-tools:rhel8, 8100020240808093819.afee755daffected
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 9buildah, 2:1.37.2-1.el9affected
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-354

CWE links open Glexia weakness intelligence pages with official CWE context, developer remediation guidance, and related CVE mappings.

CWE-354 · source CWE mapping

Improper Validation of Integrity Check Value

Improper Validation of Integrity Check Value represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.

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