What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-6441?

CVE-2013-6441 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (High). CVSS vector: AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2013-6441?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2013-6441. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2013-6441?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2013-6441. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Lxc CVE-2013-6441

HIGH

Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CWE-264)

2014-02-14 secalert@redhat.com

Privilege Escalation Lxc

7.2

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.2 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Feb 14, 2014 - 15:55 cve.org

HIGH 7.2

DescriptionCVE.org

The lxc-sshd template (templates/lxc-sshd.in) in LXC before 1.0.0.beta2 uses read-write permissions when mounting /sbin/init, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the init file.

AnalysisAI

The lxc-sshd template (templates/lxc-sshd.in) in LXC before 1.0.0.beta2 uses read-write permissions when mounting /sbin/init, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the init file. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-264. The lxc-sshd template (templates/lxc-sshd.in) in LXC before 1.0.0.beta2 uses read-write permissions when mounting /sbin/init, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the init file. Affected products include: Linuxcontainers Lxc. Version information: before 1.0.0..

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.