SB2015082802 - Input validation error in lxc (Alpine package)
Published: August 28, 2015
Security Bulletin ID
SB2015082802
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2015-1334)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.
attach.c in LXC 1.1.2 and earlier uses the proc filesystem in a container, which allows local container users to escape AppArmor or SELinux confinement by mounting a proc filesystem with a crafted (1) AppArmor profile or (2) SELinux label.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.