Vulnerability Description
LXD before 2.0.2 uses world-readable permissions for /var/lib/lxd/zfs.img when setting up a loop based ZFS pool, which allows local users to copy and read data from arbitrary containers via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 15.10 |
| Canonical | Lxd | <= 2.0.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2988-1
- https://linuxcontainers.org/lxd/news/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2988-1
- https://linuxcontainers.org/lxd/news/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-1581?
CVE-2016-1581 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). LXD before 2.0.2 uses world-readable permissions for /var/lib/lxd/zfs.img when setting up a loop based ZFS pool, which allows local users to copy and read data from arbitrary containers via unspecifie...
How severe is CVE-2016-1581?
CVE-2016-1581 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-1581?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Canonical Lxd.