CVE-2024-25621
Nov. 6, 2025, 7:45 p.m.
7.3
High
Description
containerd is an open-source container runtime. Versions 0.1.0 through 1.7.28, 2.0.0-beta.0 through 2.0.6, 2.1.0-beta.0 through 2.1.4 and 2.2.0-beta.0 through 2.2.0-rc.1 have an overly broad default permission vulnerability. Directory paths `/var/lib/containerd`, `/run/containerd/io.containerd.grpc.v1.cri` and `/run/containerd/io.containerd.sandbox.controller.v1.shim` were all created with incorrect permissions. This issue is fixed in versions 1.7.29, 2.0.7, 2.1.5 and 2.2.0. Workarounds include updating system administrator permissions so the host can manually chmod the directories to not have group or world accessible permissions, or to run containerd in rootless mode.
Product(s) Impacted
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
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| Containerd |
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Weaknesses
Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.
CWE-279
Incorrect Execution-Assigned Permissions
While it is executing, the product sets the permissions of an object in a way that violates the intended permissions that have been specified by the user.
*CPE(s)
Affected systems and software identified for this CVE.
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version | Update | Edition | Language | Software Edition | Target Software | Target Hardware | Other Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a | containerd | containerd | 0.1.0-1.7.28 | / | / | / | / | / | / | / |
| a | containerd | containerd | 2.0.0-beta.0-2.0.6 | / | / | / | / | / | / | / |
| a | containerd | containerd | 2.1.0-beta.0-2.1.4 | / | / | / | / | / | / | / |
| a | containerd | containerd | 2.2.0-beta.0-2.2.0-rc.1 | / | / | / | / | / | / | / |
Tags
CVSS Score
CVSS Data - 3.1
- Attack Vector: LOCAL
- Attack Complexity: LOW
- Privileges Required: LOW
- Scope: UNCHANGED
- Confidentiality Impact: HIGH
- Integrity Impact: HIGH
- Availability Impact: HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Timeline
Published: Nov. 6, 2025, 7:15 p.m.
Last Modified: Nov. 6, 2025, 7:45 p.m.
Last Modified: Nov. 6, 2025, 7:45 p.m.
Status : Awaiting Analysis
CVE has been marked for Analysis. Normally once in this state the CVE will be analyzed by NVD staff within 24 hours.
More infoSource
security-advisories@github.com
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