CVE-2025-32438
April 15, 2025, 8:15 p.m.
8.8
High
Description
make-initrd-ng is a tool for copying binaries and their dependencies. Local privilege escalation affecting all NixOS users. With systemd.shutdownRamfs.enable enabled (the default) a local user is able to create a program that will be executed by root during shutdown. Patches exist for NixOS 24.11 and 25.05 / unstable. As a workaround, set systemd.shutdownRamfs.enable = false;.
Product(s) Impacted
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
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| Nixos |
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Weaknesses
Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.
CWE-378
Creation of Temporary File With Insecure Permissions
Opening temporary files without appropriate measures or controls can leave the file, its contents and any function that it impacts vulnerable to attack.
*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 | nixos | make-initrd-ng | 24.11 | / | / | / | / | / | / | / |
| a | nixos | make-initrd-ng | 25.05 | / | / | / | / | / | / | / |
Tags
CVSS Score
CVSS Data - 3.1
- Attack Vector: LOCAL
- Attack Complexity: LOW
- Privileges Required: LOW
- Scope: CHANGED
- Confidentiality Impact: HIGH
- Integrity Impact: HIGH
- Availability Impact: HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Timeline
Published: April 15, 2025, 8:15 p.m.
Last Modified: April 15, 2025, 8:15 p.m.
Last Modified: April 15, 2025, 8:15 p.m.
Status : Received
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More infoSource
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