CVE-2024-0132
CRITICALCVE-2024-0132 is a critical-severity (CVSS 9) CWE-367 vulnerability in nvidia nvidia container toolkit. 3 public exploit references exist, so weaponization risk is real. O3 Security detects and blocks CVE-2024-0132 exploitation at runtime via eBPF exploit-chain detection and L7 egress monitoring, even on unpatched systems.
NVIDIA Container Toolkit 1.16.1 or earlier contains a Time-of-check Time-of-Use (TOCTOU) vulnerability when used with default configuration where a specifically crafted container image…
Description
NVIDIA Container Toolkit 1.16.1 or earlier contains a Time-of-check Time-of-Use (TOCTOU) vulnerability when used with default configuration where a specifically crafted container image may gain access to the host file system. This does not impact use cases where CDI is used. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering.
Affected Products
nvidia container toolkitnvidianvidia gpu operatornvidiaResearch use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.
NVIDIA Container Toolkit 1.16.1 - Time-of-check Time-of-Use (TOCTOU)
by r0binak · Mar 26, 2025
Detection & mitigation playbook
Vendor / applianceDetect
Inventory every nvidia nvidia container toolkit deployment and check each version against the affected-products list above. Because the exploit targets the running system rather than your application code, also watch for remote code execution at the network and runtime layer — O3 flags the exploit behaviour from runtime telemetry and egress traffic even before a vulnerable build is confirmed.
Fix
Apply the nvidia nvidia container toolkit security patch or hotfix for CVE-2024-0132 on the affected version, following the vendor advisory for your exact build.
Workarounds
Cut exposure now: restrict the management/admin interface to trusted networks, segment the device, and apply the vendor's recommended configuration mitigations and any WAF/IPS signature. O3's runtime protection blocks the exploit chain at execution, holding the line on unpatched or end-of-life systems until you can patch.
How O3 protects you
O3 detects and blocks CVE-2024-0132 exploitation at runtime: eBPF exploit-chain detection, plus L7 egress monitoring that catches the post-exploitation callback and severs the attacker's outbound channel.
Tailored to CVE-2024-0132. Runtime protection reduces exposure until a permanent patch is applied and verified — it complements patching, it doesn't replace it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CVE-2024-0132 being exploited in your environment?
O3's eBPF runtime sensors and L7 egress monitoring detect and block the CVE-2024-0132 exploit chain at execution — protecting unpatched and end-of-life systems until the vendor patch is applied.