CVE-2013-6441
First published: Fri Feb 14 2014(Updated: )
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.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linuxcontainers Lxc | <=0.9.0 | |
| Linuxcontainers Lxc | =0.1.0 | |
| Linuxcontainers Lxc | =0.2.0 | |
| Linuxcontainers Lxc | =0.2.1 | |
| Linuxcontainers Lxc | =0.3.0 | |
| Linuxcontainers Lxc | =0.4.0 | |
| Linuxcontainers Lxc | =0.5.0 | |
| Linuxcontainers Lxc | =0.5.1 | |
| Linuxcontainers Lxc | =0.5.2 | |
| Linuxcontainers Lxc | =0.6.0 | |
| Linuxcontainers Lxc | =0.6.1 | |
| Linuxcontainers Lxc | =0.6.2 | |
| Linuxcontainers Lxc | =0.6.3 | |
| Linuxcontainers Lxc | =0.6.4 | |
| Linuxcontainers Lxc | =0.6.5 | |
| Linuxcontainers Lxc | =0.7.0 | |
| Linuxcontainers Lxc | =0.7.1 | |
| Linuxcontainers Lxc | =0.7.2 | |
| Linuxcontainers Lxc | =0.7.3 | |
| Linuxcontainers Lxc | =0.7.4 | |
| Linuxcontainers Lxc | =0.7.4.1 | |
| Linuxcontainers Lxc | =0.7.4.2 | |
| Linuxcontainers Lxc | =0.7.5 | |
| Linuxcontainers Lxc | =0.8.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-6441?
CVE-2013-6441 has been classified with a high severity due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6441?
To fix CVE-2013-6441, update the LXC package to version 1.0.0.beta2 or later to ensure proper permissions when mounting /sbin/init.
What versions of LXC are affected by CVE-2013-6441?
CVE-2013-6441 affects LXC versions up to 0.9.0, including versions 0.1.0 to 0.8.0.
Who is impacted by CVE-2013-6441?
Local users on systems running vulnerable versions of LXC are at risk of exploitation due to CVE-2013-6441.
Is CVE-2013-6441 a remote attack vulnerability?
No, CVE-2013-6441 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability and requires local access to the system.
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