LXCFS up to 0.11 Permission lxcfs.c do_write_pids access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in LXCFS up to 0.11. Affected by this vulnerability is the function do_write_pids of the file lxcfs.c of the component Permission Handler. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2015-1344. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in LXCFS up to 0.11. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function do_write_pids of the file lxcfs.c of the component Permission Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The weakness was released 12/07/2015 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2015-1344 since 01/22/2015. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 86911 (Ubuntu 15.04 / 15.10 : lxcfs vulnerabilities (USN-2813-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Ubuntu Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 196314 (Ubuntu Security Notification for Lxcfs Vulnerabilities (USN-2813-1)).

Upgrading to version 0.12 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (86911). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-79430. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Nessus ID: 86911
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 15.04 / 15.10 : lxcfs vulnerabilities (USN-2813-1)
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OpenVAS ID: 841810
OpenVAS Name: Ubuntu Update for lxcfs USN-2813-1
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: LXCFS 0.12
Patch: github.com

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01/22/2015 🔍
11/17/2015 +299 days 🔍
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12/07/2015 +19 days 🔍
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12/08/2015 +1 days 🔍
06/28/2022 +2394 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: USN-2813-1
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2015-1344 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-1344
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-79431
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/08/2015 10:30
Updated: 06/28/2022 15:02
Changes: 12/08/2015 10:30 (52), 04/27/2018 09:33 (13), 06/28/2022 15:02 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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