Vulnerability Description
LXCFS before 0.12 does not properly enforce directory escapes, which might allow local users to gain privileges by (1) querying or (2) updating a cgroup.
CVSS Score
4.6
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 15.04 |
| Canonical | Lxcfs | <= 0.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2813-1
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/lxcfs/+bug/1508481Exploit
- https://github.com/lxc/lxcfs/commit/a8b6c3e0537e90fba3c55910fd1b7229d54a60a7
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2813-1
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/lxcfs/+bug/1508481Exploit
- https://github.com/lxc/lxcfs/commit/a8b6c3e0537e90fba3c55910fd1b7229d54a60a7
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-1342?
CVE-2015-1342 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). LXCFS before 0.12 does not properly enforce directory escapes, which might allow local users to gain privileges by (1) querying or (2) updating a cgroup.
How severe is CVE-2015-1342?
CVE-2015-1342 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-1342?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Canonical Lxcfs.