CVE-2025-32438

make-initrd-ng is a tool for copying binaries and their dependencies. Local privilege escalation affecting all NixOS users. With systemd.shutdownRamfs.enable enabled (the default) a local user is able to create a program that will be executed by root during shutdown. Patches exist for NixOS 24.11 and 25.05 / unstable. As a workaround, set systemd.shutdownRamfs.enable = false;.
CVSS

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Configurations

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History

15 Apr 2025, 20:15

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Information

Published : 2025-04-15 20:15

Updated : 2025-04-15 20:15


NVD link : CVE-2025-32438

Mitre link : CVE-2025-32438


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CWE
CWE-379

Creation of Temporary File in Directory with Insecure Permissions

CWE-378

Creation of Temporary File With Insecure Permissions