CVE-2015-8222: The lxd-unix.socket systemd unit file in the Ubuntu lxd package before 0.20-0ubuntu4.1 uses world-readable...

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This is a local privilege risk in Ubuntu’s LXD package. A systemd socket file for LXD was created with overly broad read permissions, which could let local users gain elevated privileges through unspecified paths. The issue matters mainly on shared or multi-user Ubuntu hosts running affected LXD versions. Exposure is most likely on Ubuntu systems with the lxd package installed before 0.20-0ubuntu4.1, especially where untrusted local users have shell or application-level access. The supplied affected-products record is nonspecific, so confirm against Ubuntu package inventory. Treat this as a targeted remediation item for Ubuntu LXD systems, not a broad internet-facing emergency. Prioritize shared servers and administrative hosts because successful abuse could turn ordinary local access into higher privileges. Mitigation focus: Update Ubuntu lxd to the vendor-fixed package version or later.; Review Ubuntu USN-2809-1 and Launchpad guidance for affected releases.; Restrict local user access on systems running affected LXD packages..

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Jun 13, 2026, 21:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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