Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition Affecting github.com/containerd/containerd/pkg/archive package, versions >=2.1.0 <2.1.1
Threat Intelligence
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- published21 May 2025
- disclosed20 May 2025
- creditTõnis Tiigi
Introduced: 20 May 2025
NewCVE-2025-47290 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade github.com/containerd/containerd/pkg/archive to version 2.1.1 or higher.
Overview
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition during the image unpack process. An attacker can modify the host file system by exploiting the time gap between checking and using a file or resource.
Workarounds
- Verify image integrity and restrict image import to authorized users.
- Permit image use and import only to users who are trusted.