Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in Linux Containers (LXC) before 2016-02-22. When executing a program via lxc-attach, the nonpriv session can escape to the parent session by using the TIOCSTI ioctl to push characters into the terminal's input buffer, allowing an attacker to escape the container.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linuxcontainers | Lxc | <= 2.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/12/15/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/09/03/5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95404
- https://github.com/lxc/lxc/commit/e986ea3dfa4a2957f71ae9bfaed406dd6e1ffff6Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201711-09
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/12/15/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/09/03/5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95404
- https://github.com/lxc/lxc/commit/e986ea3dfa4a2957f71ae9bfaed406dd6e1ffff6Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201711-09
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-10124?
CVE-2016-10124 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.6 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in Linux Containers (LXC) before 2016-02-22. When executing a program via lxc-attach, the nonpriv session can escape to the parent session by using the TIOCSTI ioctl to push ch...
How severe is CVE-2016-10124?
CVE-2016-10124 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-10124?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linuxcontainers Lxc.