Description
An issue was discovered in Linux Containers (LXC) before 2016-02-22. When executing a program via lxc-attach, the nonpriv session can escape to the parent session by using the TIOCSTI ioctl to push characters into the terminal's input buffer, allowing an attacker to escape the container.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:CScopeChanged
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:NAvailabilityNone
Weaknesses
Affected Products
linuxcontainers
oss-projectaka lxc, incus
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/12/15/5
openwall.com
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/09/03/5
openwall.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95404
securityfocus.com
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