Vulnerability Description
atop through 2.11.0 allows local users to cause a denial of service (e.g., assertion failure and application exit) or possibly have unspecified other impact by running certain types of unprivileged processes while a different user runs atop.
CVSS Score
LOW
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://blog.bismuth.sh/blog/bismuth-found-the-atop-bug
- https://github.com/Atoptool/atop
- https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43477057
- https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43485980
- https://rachelbythebay.com/w/2025/03/26/atop/
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/03/26/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/03/27/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/03/27/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/03/27/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/03/29/1
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/04/msg00013.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-31160?
CVE-2025-31160 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.9 (LOW). atop through 2.11.0 allows local users to cause a denial of service (e.g., assertion failure and application exit) or possibly have unspecified other impact by running certain types of unprivileged pr...
How severe is CVE-2025-31160?
CVE-2025-31160 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-31160?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.