CVE-2024-0133: NVIDIA Container Toolkit 1.16.1 or earlier contains a vulnerability in the default mode of operation allowing

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-0133?

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-2024-0133 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0133 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-2024-0133 affect?

CVE-2024-0133 affects nvidia container toolkit, nvidia gpu operator. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.1). NVIDIA Container Toolkit 1.16.1 or earlier contains a vulnerability in the default mode of operation allowing a specially crafted container image to create empty files on the host file system. This does not impact use cases where CDI is use

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-0133?

Priority 18/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.1UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-0133 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.1) 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 vulnerability in the default mode of operation allowing a specially crafted container image to create empty files on the host file system. This does not impact use cases where CDI is used. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to data tampering.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 84%)
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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-0133?

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-2024-0133 being exploited?

CVE-2024-0133 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-2024-0133 affect?

CVE-2024-0133 affects nvidia container toolkit, nvidia gpu operator. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.1). NVIDIA Container Toolkit 1.16.1 or earlier contains a vulnerability in the default mode of operation allowing a specially crafted container image to create empty files on the host file system. This does not impact use cases where CDI is use

How urgent is CVE-2024-0133?

Priority 18/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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