# CVE-2023-25153: containerd: containerd is an open source container runtime

CVE-2023-25153 is fixed in 6 products on 1 platform, first by containerd 1.6.12-0ubuntu1~18.04.1+esm1, released February 16, 2023. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-25153
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.5 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0036
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Feb 16, 2023

## Description

containerd is an open source container runtime. Before versions 1.6.18 and 1.5.18, when importing an OCI image, there was no limit on the number of bytes read for certain files. A maliciously crafted image with a large file where a limit was not applied could cause a denial of service. This bug has been fixed in containerd 1.6.18 and 1.5.18.  Users should update to these versions to resolve the issue. As a workaround, ensure that only trusted images are used and that only trusted users have permissions to import images.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | containerd Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 1.6.18~ds1-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-25153](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-25153.md) | Feb 16, 2023 |
| Linux | containerd Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 1.6.18~ds1-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-25153](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-25153.md) | Feb 16, 2023 |
| Linux | containerd Debian 14 | 1.6.18~ds1-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-25153](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-25153.md) | Feb 16, 2023 |
| Linux | containerd Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.6.12-0ubuntu1~18.04.1+esm1 | [containerd 1.6.12-0ubuntu1~18.04.1+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-containerd-1.6.12-0ubuntu1-18.04.1-esm1.md) | Feb 16, 2023 |
| Linux | containerd Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 1.6.12-0ubuntu1~20.04.3 | [containerd 1.6.12-0ubuntu1~20.04.3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-containerd-1.6.12-0ubuntu1-20.04.3.md) | Feb 16, 2023 |
| Linux | containerd Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 1.6.12-0ubuntu1~22.04.3 | [containerd 1.6.12-0ubuntu1~22.04.3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-containerd-1.6.12-0ubuntu1-22.04.3.md) | Feb 16, 2023 |
| Linux | containerd amzn 2023 | 1.6.19-1.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2023-156](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2023-156.md) | Mar 30, 2023 |
| Linux | containerd-debuginfo amzn 2023 | 1.6.19-1.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2023-156](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2023-156.md) | Mar 30, 2023 |
| Linux | containerd-debugsource amzn 2023 | 1.6.19-1.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2023-156](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2023-156.md) | Mar 30, 2023 |
| Linux | containerd-stress amzn 2023 | 1.6.19-1.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2023-156](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2023-156.md) | Mar 30, 2023 |
| Linux | containerd-stress-debuginfo amzn 2023 | 1.6.19-1.amzn2023.0.1 | [ALAS2023-2023-156](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/alas2023-2023-156.md) | Mar 30, 2023 |
| Linux | golang-github-containerd-containerd-dev Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.6.12-0ubuntu1~18.04.1+esm1 | [golang-github-containerd-containerd-dev 1.6.12-0ubuntu1~18.04.1+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-golang-github-containerd-containerd-dev-1.6.12-0ubuntu1-18.04.1-esm1.md) | Feb 16, 2023 |
| Linux | golang-github-containerd-containerd-dev Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 1.6.12-0ubuntu1~20.04.3 | [golang-github-containerd-containerd-dev 1.6.12-0ubuntu1~20.04.3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-golang-github-containerd-containerd-dev-1.6.12-0ubuntu1-20.04.3.md) | Feb 16, 2023 |
| Linux | golang-github-containerd-containerd-dev Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 1.6.12-0ubuntu1~22.04.3 | [golang-github-containerd-containerd-dev 1.6.12-0ubuntu1~22.04.3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-golang-github-containerd-containerd-dev-1.6.12-0ubuntu1-22.04.3.md) | Feb 16, 2023 |

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