Event Information

Meaning

  • The “Read SSH Information” event indicates that SSH-related information has been accessed or read within a container in your Kubernetes cluster.
  • This could signify unauthorized access or exposure of sensitive SSH credentials or configurations, which can pose a significant security risk if not addressed promptly.
  • To investigate this event, you should identify the pod and container involved, review logs for suspicious activity, and assess the potential impact on your security posture.

Remediation

  1. Identify the affected pod: Use the following command to get the pod name where the event occurred:

    kubectl get events --field-selector reason=ReadSshInfoUsingPythonKubernetesApi
    
  2. Delete the affected pod: Once you have identified the pod, delete it using the following command:

    kubectl delete pod <pod-name>
    
  3. Update the deployment: If the pod is part of a deployment, update the deployment to create a new pod. This will ensure that the application continues to run:

    kubectl rollout restart deployment <deployment-name>
    
  4. Audit Security Configurations:

    • Ensure that SSH configurations and credentials are stored securely and not accessible within containers. Avoid mounting sensitive information into containers unnecessarily.

Note: Make sure to investigate the root cause of the event and implement necessary security measures to prevent unauthorized access to SSH information in the future.