CVE-2004-2073: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2004-2073: Linux-VServer 1.24 allows local users with root privileges on a virtual server to gain access to the filesy...

Linux-VServer 1.24 allows local users with root privileges on a virtual server to gain access to the filesystem outside the virtual server via a modified chroot-again exploit using the chmod command.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 01:15 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Linux-VServer isolation escape. A user who is root inside a virtual server could access files outside that virtual server, undermining tenant or workload separation on affected legacy hosts. Exposure is likely limited to legacy systems still running Linux-VServer 1.24, especially shared or multi-tenant hosts where virtual-server root is not fully trusted. Prioritize remediation if any legacy Linux-VServer 1.24 host still supports shared or customer workloads. Business impact is loss of isolation, but exposure should be rare today. Mitigation focus: Inventory any Linux-VServer deployments and confirm whether version 1.24 is present.; Check Linux-VServer changelog and vendor guidance for fixed versions or required patches.; Upgrade, replace, or retire affected legacy Linux-VServer hosts..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 20:36 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 19, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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linux-vserver-gain-privileges(15073)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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