CVE-2016-1581
First published: Thu Jun 09 2016(Updated: )
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.
Credit: security@ubuntu.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | =15.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| LXD | <=2.0.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-1581?
CVE-2016-1581 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow local users to access sensitive information from containers.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1581?
To fix CVE-2016-1581, upgrade LXD to version 2.0.2 or later to ensure that the permissions for /var/lib/lxd/zfs.img are set correctly.
Which versions of LXD are affected by CVE-2016-1581?
CVE-2016-1581 affects LXD versions up to 2.0.1.
On which operating systems does CVE-2016-1581 appear?
CVE-2016-1581 affects Ubuntu Linux versions 15.10 and 16.04 LTS.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-1581?
CVE-2016-1581 is a permissions vulnerability that allows local users to read data from arbitrary containers.
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