CVE-2025-38937

Container Runtime vulnerability - Microsoft

High CVSS Score: 7.9 Published: 2025-10-22

Description

A privilege escalation vulnerability in Microsoft Container Runtime allows attackers to cause denial of service. This affects versions through 5.95.1.

Affected Systems

Vendor Microsoft
Product Container Runtime
Affected Versions < 3.58
CWE ID CWE-434

Mitigation

As a workaround, restrict network access until a patch is available.

Fix Instructions

1. Update Container Runtime to the latest version
2. Apply vendor patch when available
3. Implement network segmentation
4. Monitor for exploitation attempts

References

Risk Assessment

CVSS: 7.9/10

Exploit Available Unknown
Patch Available Yes

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