CVE-2013-6441

lxc: sshd template allow privilege escalation on host

Published Feb 14, 2014 CVSS 2.0 · 7.2 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The lxc-sshd template (templates/lxc-sshd.in) in LXC before 1.0.0.beta2 uses read-write permissions when mounting /sbin/init, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the init file.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-442-1 lxc security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2013-6249 The lxc-sshd template (templates/lxc-sshd.in) in LXC before 1.0.0.beta2 uses read-write permissions when mounting /sbin/init, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the init file.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2104-1 LXC vulnerability
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 5:39 PM
Reserved
Nov 4, 2013, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 14, 2014, 3:55 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:00 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Dec 16, 2013, 12:00 AM