NVIDIA Container Toolkit mount_files Time-Of-Check Time-Of-Use Race Condition Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of NVIDIA Container Toolkit. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute code within a container in order to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the mount_files function. The issue results from the lack of proper locking when performing operations on an object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of the host.
Additional Details
NVIDIA has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5616
Disclosure Timeline
- 2025-02-11 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2025-02-19 - Coordinated public release of advisory
- 2025-02-19 - Advisory Updated
Credit
Dre Cura of Trend Micro Security Research
