CVE-2016-10124 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 ch...
HighCVSS 8.6
EPSS 1.5%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
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.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| debian/lxc(Debian:12) | < 1:2.0.0-1 | 1:2.0.0-1 |
| debian/lxc(Debian:13) | < 1:2.0.0-1 | 1:2.0.0-1 |
| debian/lxc(Debian:14) | < 1:2.0.0-1 | 1:2.0.0-1 |
| linuxcontainers lxc | <= 2.0.0 | No fix listed |
References
- Debian Security Tracker CVE-2016-10124 vendor-advisory
- www.openwall.com
- www.openwall.com
- 95404 vdb-entry
- github.com issue-tracking patch third-party-advisory
- GLSA-201711-09 vendor-advisory