fix(github-release): update k3s-io/k3s to v1.31.2+k3s1

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This PR contains the following updates:

Package	Update	Change
k3s-io/k3s	patch	v1.31.0+k3s1 -> v1.31.2+k3s1

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Release Notes

k3s-io/k3s (k3s-io/k3s)

v1.31.2+k3s1: v1.31.2+k3s1

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This release updates Kubernetes to v1.31.2, and fixes a number of issues.

For more details on what's new, see the Kubernetes release notes.

Changes since v1.31.1+k3s1:

• Add int test for flannel-ipv6masq (#​10904)
• Bump Wharfie to v0.6.7 (#​10974)
• Add user path to runtimes search (#​11002)
• Add e2e test for advanced fields in services (#​11023)
• Launch private registry with init (#​11048)
• Backports for 2024-10 (#​11054)
• Allow additional Rootless CopyUpDirs through K3S_ROOTLESS_COPYUPDIRS (#​11041)
• Bump containerd to v1.7.22 (#​11072)
• Simplify svclb ds (#​11079)
• Add the nvidia runtime cdi (#​11093)
• Revert "Make svclb as simple as possible" (#​11118)
• Fixes "file exists" error from CNI bins when upgrading k3s (#​11125)
• Update Kubernetes to v1.31.2 (#​11155)

Embedded Component Versions

Component	Version
Kubernetes	v1.31.2
Kine	v0.13.2
SQLite	3.46.1
Etcd	v3.5.13-k3s1
Containerd	v1.7.22-k3s1
Runc	v1.1.14
Flannel	v0.25.6
Metrics-server	v0.7.2
Traefik	v2.11.10
CoreDNS	v1.11.3
Helm-controller	v0.16.5
Local-path-provisioner	v0.0.30

Helpful Links

As always, we welcome and appreciate feedback from our community of users. Please feel free to:

• Open issues here
• Join our Slack channel
• Check out our documentation for guidance on how to get started or to dive deep into K3s.
• Read how you can contribute here

v1.31.1+k3s1: v1.31.1+k3s1

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This release updates Kubernetes to v1.31.1, and fixes a number of issues.

For more details on what's new, see the Kubernetes release notes.

Changes since v1.31.0+k3s1:

• Testing And Secrets-Encryption Backports for 2024-09 (#​10802)
  • Remove secrets encryption controller
  • Cover edge case when on new minor release for E2E upgrade test
• Update CNI plugins version (#​10817)
• Backports for 2024-09 (#​10842)
• Fix hosts.toml header var (#​10871)
• Update Kubernetes to v1.31.1 (#​10895)
• Update Kubernetes to v1.31.1-k3s3 (#​10910)

Embedded Component Versions

Component	Version
Kubernetes	v1.31.1
Kine	v0.12.0
SQLite	3.44.0
Etcd	v3.5.13-k3s1
Containerd	v1.7.21-k3s2
Runc	v1.1.14
Flannel	v0.25.6
Metrics-server	v0.7.2
Traefik	v2.11.8
CoreDNS	v1.11.3
Helm-controller	v0.16.4
Local-path-provisioner	v0.0.28

Helpful Links

As always, we welcome and appreciate feedback from our community of users. Please feel free to:

• Open issues here
• Join our Slack channel
• Check out our documentation for guidance on how to get started or to dive deep into K3s.
• Read how you can contribute here

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Here is an automated review from ChatGPT of this pull request.

Based on the given git diff, the changes show an update to the k3s_release_version from "v1.31.0+k3s1" to "v1.31.1+k3s1" in an Ansible inventory configuration file for Kubernetes group variables. This is a minor version update for the Kubernetes distribution K3s.

Analysis

• Version Update Security Implications: Generally, updating software versions can introduce security improvements by including patches for vulnerabilities present in older versions. However, without specific release notes or vulnerability reports, we cannot determine if this update specifically addresses security concerns.
• Configuration Changes: No additional configuration changes are made, and no explicit security settings are altered with this diff.
• Implicit Security Considerations: It is good practice to keep software like K3s up to date, assuming the new versions have been tested for compatibility and stability within your environment. This helps mitigate known vulnerabilities.
• Insufficient Context: For a thorough security review, more context would be needed. Factors such as the environment setup, network configuration, and how the K3s cluster is utilized (e.g., exposed services, role-based access control configurations, etc.) can significantly impact the overall security posture.

Conclusion

There were no direct security issues that could be identified from this specific diff. The update seems to follow best practices regarding keeping software up to date, which is generally advisable from a security perspective.

Suggested Fixes/Enhancements

While there are no direct fixes required for any security issues in this diff, it's worth suggesting general best practices:

# It's beneficial to keep your Kubernetes distributions like k3s up to date to benefit from security patches and improvements.
# However, ensure that:
# 1. Each update is evaluated and tested in a staged environment before rolling out to production.
# 2. Review the release notes of each version to be aware of any deprecated features or significant changes that might affect your cluster.
# 3. Have a rollback plan in place in case the update introduces issues with your current setup.
k3s_release_version: "v1.31.1+k3s1" # Ensure this version is tested for your use cases.

Additional Notes:

• Ensure that the Ansible playbook(s) that apply these configurations have proper error handling and validation checks in place to handle the update process gracefully.
• Regularly review and update not just K3s but all related dependencies and applications to mitigate the risk of vulnerabilities.