CVE Catalog

CVE-2015-1344

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The do_write_pids function in lxcfs.c in LXCFS before version 0.12 does not properly check permissions, allowing local users to gain privileges by writing a pid to the tasks file.

Risk Assessment

Local users can gain unauthorized privileges, potentially leading to privilege escalation and security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update LXCFS to version 0.12 or later to fix this security vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The do_write_pids function in lxcfs.c in LXCFS before 0.12 does not properly check permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges by writing a pid to the tasks file.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS