CWE
59
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-1331

First published: Wed Aug 12 2015(Updated: )

lxclock.c in LXC 1.1.2 and earlier allows local users to create arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /run/lock/lxc/*.

Credit: security@ubuntu.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Linux Containers (LXC)<=1.1.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-1331?

    CVE-2015-1331 has a medium severity level due to its potential for local privilege escalation via a symlink attack.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-1331?

    To fix CVE-2015-1331, upgrade to LXC version 1.1.3 or later to eliminate the vulnerability.

  • What does CVE-2015-1331 exploit?

    CVE-2015-1331 exploits a vulnerability in LXC where local users can create arbitrary files through a symlink attack.

  • Which versions of LXC are affected by CVE-2015-1331?

    LXC versions up to and including 1.1.2 are affected by CVE-2015-1331.

  • Who is impacted by CVE-2015-1331?

    Local users on systems running the vulnerable versions of LXC can be impacted by CVE-2015-1331.

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