#VU119105 Protection mechanism failure in Apptainer - CVE-2025-65105

 

#VU119105 Protection mechanism failure in Apptainer - CVE-2025-65105

Published: December 3, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU119105
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-65105
CWE-ID: CWE-693
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Apptainer
Software vendor:
The Apptainer Container Project

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient implementation of security measures using the "--security" option. A local user can bypass implemented security restrictions and perform otherwise restricted actions.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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