CVE-2015-1331: Medium severity linuxcontainers Lxc vulnerability

Published Aug 12, 2015
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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/.

Affected Software

1 affected component
linuxcontainers Lxc<=1.1.2

Event History

Aug 12, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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