Vulnerability Description
lxclock.c in LXC 1.1.2 and earlier allows local users to create arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /run/lock/lxc/*.
CVSS Score
4.9
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:C/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linuxcontainers | Lxc | <= 1.1.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-05/msg00073.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-07/msg00066.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3317
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75999
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2675-1
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/lxc/+bug/1470842Exploit
- https://github.com/lxc/lxc/commit/72cf81f6a3404e35028567db2c99a90406e9c6e6
- https://service.ait.ac.at/security/2015/LxcSecurityAnalysis.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-05/msg00073.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-07/msg00066.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3317
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75999
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2675-1
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/lxc/+bug/1470842Exploit
- https://github.com/lxc/lxc/commit/72cf81f6a3404e35028567db2c99a90406e9c6e6
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-1331?
CVE-2015-1331 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). lxclock.c in LXC 1.1.2 and earlier allows local users to create arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /run/lock/lxc/*.
How severe is CVE-2015-1331?
CVE-2015-1331 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-1331?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linuxcontainers Lxc.