CVE-2023-5536
MEDIUMCVSS 6.4/10EPSS 0.24%
Last modified
CVE-2023-5536 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A feature in LXD (LP#1829071), affects the default configuration of Ubuntu Server which allows privileged users in the lxd group to escalate their privilege to root without requiring a sudo password.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A feature in LXD (LP#1829071), affects the default configuration of Ubuntu Server which allows privileged users in the lxd group to escalate their privilege to root without requiring a sudo password.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | < 24.04 |
References
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/lxd/+bug/1829071Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-5536Third Party Advisory
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-5536Vendor Advisory
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/lxd/+bug/1829071Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-5536Third Party Advisory
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-5536Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-5536?
A feature in LXD (LP#1829071), affects the default configuration of Ubuntu Server which allows privileged users in the lxd group to escalate their privilege to root without requiring a sudo password.
How severe is CVE-2023-5536?
CVE-2023-5536 has a CVSS score of 6.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5536?
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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