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Fix CreatePodSandboxError

in Linkerd

Solution

CreatePodSandboxError usually indicates a problem with the pod's ability to set up its network namespace correctly, often due to insufficient permissions or network configuration issues. Ensure the Linkerd CNI plugin has the necessary RBAC permissions (specifically access to the "pods/status" endpoint) and that your network policy or firewall rules aren't blocking access required by the CNI plugin and kubelet to configure pod networking. Review your CNI configuration and verify that the kubelet can correctly access the configured CNI binaries.

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Timeline

First reported:Oct 22, 2025
Last reported:Oct 22, 2025

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