ID:12970 - Exploit for Untrusted Pointer Dereference in LXC
Published: August 21, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU144544
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-822
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
LXC
LXC
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to untrusted pointer dereference in the LXC command socket handler. A local user can gain access to sensitive information or perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.