CVE-2025-24965: Path Traversal
crun is an open source OCI Container Runtime fully written in C. In affected versions A malicious container image could trick the krun handler into escaping the root filesystem, allowing file creation or modification on the host. No special permissions are needed, only the ability for the current user to write to the target file. The problem is fixed in crun 1.20 and all users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-24965?
CVE-2025-24965 is considered a medium severity vulnerability as it allows container escape without special permissions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-24965?
To fix CVE-2025-24965, upgrade the crun version to 1.20 or later.
What impact does CVE-2025-24965 have on my system?
CVE-2025-24965 can lead to unauthorized file creation or modification on the host system from a malicious container image.
Which versions of crun are affected by CVE-2025-24965?
Versions of crun prior to 1.20 are affected by CVE-2025-24965.
Are there specific permissions required to exploit CVE-2025-24965?
No special permissions are required to exploit CVE-2025-24965, only the ability to run a malicious container image.