Description
The service daemon in CRIU does not properly restrict access to non-dumpable processes, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information via (1) process dumps or (2) ptrace access.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | criu | 1.8-2 | — |
| Debian 13 | criu | 1.8-2 | — |
| Debian 12 | criu | 1.8-2 | — |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | criu | 2.9-1.1 | openSUSE-SU-2024:10278-1 |
Advisories 1
- openSUSE-SU-2024:10278-1 criu-2.9-1.1 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · May 7, 2025