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CVE-2025-52881: High Vulnerability in Linux runc

A high-severity vulnerability in runc, a CLI tool for managing containers, could allow attackers to redirect writes to sensitive procfs files. Organizations should prioritize patching to mitigate risks associated with this issue.

HIGHCVSS 7.3 · Published November 6, 2025

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CVE-2025-52881 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting runc, a CLI tool used for spawning and managing containers according to the OCI specification. This vulnerability allows attackers to misdirect writes to sensitive procfs files through the use of racing containers with shared mounts. The affected versions are 1.2.7, 1.3.2, and 1.4.0-rc.2 of runc. This issue is significant as it could lead to unauthorized access or manipulation of sensitive system information.

The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 7.3, indicating a high severity level. This score reflects the potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Organizations using affected versions of runc should be aware of the risks involved and take immediate action to mitigate them.

Currently, there are no known public exploits for this vulnerability, but the exploitability is classified as high. This means that while there may not be an active attack, the potential for exploitation exists, and attackers may leverage this vulnerability if it remains unpatched. Organizations should prioritize patching immediately.

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