CVE-2025-31160: Atop 2.11 heap problems
Published Mar 26, 2025
·Updated
atop through 2.11.0 allows local users to cause a denial of service (e.g., assertion failure and application exit) or possibly have unspecified other impact by running certain types of unprivileged processes while a different user runs atop.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Atop atop<=2.11.0
Event History
Mar 26, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
May 10, 57220
Event
via FIRST·05:01 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-31160?
CVE-2025-31160 has been rated with a medium severity level due to its potential to cause denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-31160?
To fix CVE-2025-31160, ensure that you upgrade atop to version 2.11.1 or later.
3
What impact can CVE-2025-31160 have on my system?
CVE-2025-31160 can lead to application crashes and denial of service if exploited by unprivileged processes.
4
Which versions of atop are affected by CVE-2025-31160?
CVE-2025-31160 affects atop versions up to and including 2.11.0.
5
Who is vulnerable to CVE-2025-31160?
Local users running unprivileged processes on systems with affected versions of atop are vulnerable to CVE-2025-31160.