CVE-2024-0132: NVIDIA Container Toolkit 1.16.1 or earlier contains a Time-of-check Time-of-Use (TOCTOU) vulnerability when us

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-0132?

nvidia container toolkit: upgrade to 1.16.2; nvidia gpu operator: upgrade to 24.6.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-0132 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0132 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-0132 affect?

CVE-2024-0132 affects nvidia container toolkit, nvidia gpu operator. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.0). NVIDIA Container Toolkit 1.16.1 or earlier contains a Time-of-check Time-of-Use (TOCTOU) vulnerability when used with default configuration where a specifically crafted container image may gain access to the host file system. This does not

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-0132?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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CRITICAL 9.0UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-0132 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.0) affecting nvidia container toolkit, nvidia gpu operator. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

NVIDIA Container Toolkit 1.16.1 or earlier contains a Time-of-check Time-of-Use (TOCTOU) vulnerability when used with default configuration where a specifically crafted container image may gain access to the host file system. This does not impact use cases where CDI is used. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.0 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	40.8% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-367
Published	2024-09-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): NVIDIA Corporation · Vendor: nvidia

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-26 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nvidia nvidia container toolkit UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.16.2

Fixed in: 1.16.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy nvidia-container-toolkit || rpm -q nvidia-container-toolkit || nvidia-container-toolkit --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.16.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade nvidia-container-toolkit

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade nvidia-container-toolkit

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

nvidia nvidia gpu operator UPGRADE

Affected: < 24.6.2

Fixed in: 24.6.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy nvidia-gpu-operator || rpm -q nvidia-gpu-operator || nvidia-gpu-operator --version

2. UPGRADE to 24.6.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade nvidia-gpu-operator

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade nvidia-gpu-operator

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: NVIDIA Container Toolkit 1.16.1 - Time-of-check Time-of-Use (TOCTOU)

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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-2024-0132?

nvidia container toolkit: upgrade to 1.16.2; nvidia gpu operator: upgrade to 24.6.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-0132 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0132 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-2024-0132 affect?

CVE-2024-0132 affects nvidia container toolkit, nvidia gpu operator. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.0). NVIDIA Container Toolkit 1.16.1 or earlier contains a Time-of-check Time-of-Use (TOCTOU) vulnerability when used with default configuration where a specifically crafted container image may gain access to the host file system. This does not

How urgent is CVE-2024-0132?

Priority 61/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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