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CVE-2025-32438

Privilege escalation

8.8 HIGHEPSS 0.19%
  1. Published15 Apr 2025

Description

make-initrd-ng is a tool for copying binaries and their dependencies. Local privilege escalation affecting all NixOS users. With systemd.shutdownRamfs.enable enabled (the default) a local user is able to create a program that will be executed by root during shutdown. Patches exist for NixOS 24.11 and 25.05 / unstable. As a workaround, set systemd.shutdownRamfs.enable = false;.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-32438 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-32438 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.19%.

How severe is CVE-2025-32438?

CVE-2025-32438 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2025-32438?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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