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CVE-2025-23359

Nvidia Container Toolkit vulnerability

8.3 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 3.67%
  1. Published12 Feb 2025

Description

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityHigh
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Nvidia Container Toolkit< 1.17.4
Nvidia Gpu Operator< 24.9.2

Remediation

Fixed in
Nvidia Container Toolkit≥ 1.17.4
Nvidia Gpu Operator≥ 24.9.2

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-23359 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-23359 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 3.67%.

How severe is CVE-2025-23359?

CVE-2025-23359 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.3, rated high. EPSS estimates a 3.67% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-23359?

Affected products include Nvidia Container Toolkit, Nvidia Gpu Operator.

How do I fix CVE-2025-23359?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Nvidia Container Toolkit 1.17.4, Nvidia Gpu Operator 24.9.2 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.