CVE-2025-23359: NVIDIA Container Toolkit for Linux contains a Time-of-Check Time-of-Use (TOCTOU) vulnerability when used with

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-23359?

nvidia container toolkit: upgrade to 1.17.4; nvidia gpu operator: upgrade to 24.9.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-23359 being exploited?

CVE-2025-23359 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-2025-23359 affect?

CVE-2025-23359 affects nvidia container toolkit, nvidia gpu operator. Severity is high (CVSS 8.3). 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 vul

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-23359?

Priority 61/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

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CVE-2025-23359 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.3) 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 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.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	3.7% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-367
Published	2025-02-12
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

2025-02-12 01:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

nvidia nvidia container toolkit UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.17.4

Fixed in: 1.17.4

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 1.17.4 (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: < 24.9.2

Fixed in: 24.9.2

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 24.9.2 (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-2025-23359?

nvidia container toolkit: upgrade to 1.17.4; nvidia gpu operator: upgrade to 24.9.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-23359 being exploited?

CVE-2025-23359 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-2025-23359 affect?

CVE-2025-23359 affects nvidia container toolkit, nvidia gpu operator. Severity is high (CVSS 8.3). 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 vul

How urgent is CVE-2025-23359?

Priority 61/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

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