CVE-2013-6441

UnknownEPSS 0.50%

Last modified

CVE-2013-6441 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.50%

38.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxcontainersLxc<= 0.9.0
LinuxcontainersLxc0.1.0
LinuxcontainersLxc0.2.0
LinuxcontainersLxc0.2.1
LinuxcontainersLxc0.3.0
LinuxcontainersLxc0.4.0
LinuxcontainersLxc0.5.0
LinuxcontainersLxc0.5.1
LinuxcontainersLxc0.5.2
LinuxcontainersLxc0.6.0
LinuxcontainersLxc0.6.1
LinuxcontainersLxc0.6.2
LinuxcontainersLxc0.6.3
LinuxcontainersLxc0.6.4
LinuxcontainersLxc0.6.5
LinuxcontainersLxc0.7.0
LinuxcontainersLxc0.7.1
LinuxcontainersLxc0.7.2
LinuxcontainersLxc0.7.3
LinuxcontainersLxc0.7.4
LinuxcontainersLxc0.7.4.1
LinuxcontainersLxc0.7.4.2
LinuxcontainersLxc0.7.5
LinuxcontainersLxc0.8.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-6441?
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.
How severe is CVE-2013-6441?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-6441 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6441?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST