Vulnerability Description
The lxc-sshd template (templates/lxc-sshd.in) in LXC before 1.0.0.beta2 uses read-write permissions when mounting /sbin/init, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the init file.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linuxcontainers | Lxc | <= 0.9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2104-1
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/%2Bsource/lxc/%2Bbug/1261045
- https://github.com/dotcloud/lxc/pull/1
- https://github.com/lxc/lxc/commit/f4d5cc8e1f39d132b61e110674528cac727ae0e2ExploitPatch
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2104-1
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/%2Bsource/lxc/%2Bbug/1261045
- https://github.com/dotcloud/lxc/pull/1
- https://github.com/lxc/lxc/commit/f4d5cc8e1f39d132b61e110674528cac727ae0e2ExploitPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-6441?
CVE-2013-6441 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The lxc-sshd template (templates/lxc-sshd.in) in LXC before 1.0.0.beta2 uses read-write permissions when mounting /sbin/init, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the init file.
How severe is CVE-2013-6441?
CVE-2013-6441 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-6441?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linuxcontainers Lxc.