CVE-2025-64435
KubeVirt VMI Denial-of-Service (DoS) Using Pod Impersonation
Description
KubeVirt is a virtual machine management add-on for Kubernetes. Prior to 1.7.0-beta.0, a logic flaw in the virt-controller allows an attacker to disrupt the control over a running VMI by creating a pod with the same labels as the legitimate virt-launcher pod associated with the VMI. This can mislead the virt-controller into associating the fake pod with the VMI, resulting in incorrect status updates and potentially causing a DoS (Denial-of-Service). This vulnerability is fixed in 1.7.0-beta.0.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 7, 2025, 11:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 7, 2025, 11:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update KubeVirt to 1.7.0-beta.0 or newer.
- Ensure VMI labels are unique and specific.
- Monitor virt-controller logs for suspicious activity.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-64435.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/kubevirt/kubevirt/commit/9a6f4a3a707992038ef705da4cb3bba8c89d36ba | |
| https://github.com/kubevirt/kubevirt/security/advisories/GHSA-9m94-w2vq-hcf9 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 07, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description KubeVirt is a virtual machine management add-on for Kubernetes. Prior to 1.7.0-beta.0, a logic flaw in the virt-controller allows an attacker to disrupt the control over a running VMI by creating a pod with the same labels as the legitimate virt-launcher pod associated with the VMI. This can mislead the virt-controller into associating the fake pod with the VMI, resulting in incorrect status updates and potentially causing a DoS (Denial-of-Service). This vulnerability is fixed in 1.7.0-beta.0. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-703 Added Reference https://github.com/kubevirt/kubevirt/commit/9a6f4a3a707992038ef705da4cb3bba8c89d36ba Added Reference https://github.com/kubevirt/kubevirt/security/advisories/GHSA-9m94-w2vq-hcf9