CVE-2025-23359: Nvidia-container-toolkit: GPU Container Escape (CVE-2024-0132 fix bypass)
First published: Wed Feb 12 2025(Updated: )
NVIDIA Container Toolkit for Linux contains a Time-of-Check Time-of-Use (TOCTOU) vulnerability when used with default configuration, where a crafted container image could gain access to the host file system. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering.
Credit: psirt@nvidia.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Container Toolkit |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-23359?
CVE-2025-23359 has a severity rating that indicates it poses a serious risk as it could lead to unauthorized access to the host file system.
How do I fix CVE-2025-23359?
To mitigate CVE-2025-23359, configure the NVIDIA Container Toolkit properly to prevent unauthorized access to the host file system.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2025-23359?
Exploitation of CVE-2025-23359 can result in code execution and potential denial of service attacks.
Which software is affected by CVE-2025-23359?
CVE-2025-23359 specifically affects the NVIDIA Container Toolkit on Linux.
What is a Time-of-Check Time-of-Use (TOCTOU) vulnerability in CVE-2025-23359?
The TOCTOU vulnerability in CVE-2025-23359 allows a crafted container image to exploit timing issues to access the host file system.
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