CVE-2019-25067: A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Podman and Varlink 1.5.1

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MEDIUM 6.3DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-25067 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting podman, varlink. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Podman and Varlink 1.5.1. This affects an unknown part of the component API. The manipulation leads to Remote Privilege Escalation. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-143949 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.6% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2022-06-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: podman project · varlink

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-06-09 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:31 UTCUpdated Record last modified

podman project podman DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.5.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.5.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy podman || rpm -q podman || podman --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.5.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison podman sudo apt install podman=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.1> sudo apt-mark hold podman

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list podman sudo dnf downgrade podman-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.1> sudo dnf versionlock add podman

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

varlink varlink DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.5.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.5.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy varlink || rpm -q varlink || varlink --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.5.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison varlink sudo apt install varlink=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.1> sudo apt-mark hold varlink

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list varlink sudo dnf downgrade varlink-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.1> sudo dnf versionlock add varlink

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-25067?

podman: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; varlink: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-25067 being exploited?

CVE-2019-25067 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2019-25067 affect?

CVE-2019-25067 affects podman, varlink. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Podman and Varlink 1.5.1. This affects an unknown part of the component API. The manipulation leads to Remote Privilege Escalation. It is possible to initiate the attack remote

How urgent is CVE-2019-25067?

Priority 48/100. Public exploit reference

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