Security readout for executives and security teams
This flaw affects older LXD versions before 2.0.2. A local user could gain access to world-readable paths inside the container directory after an unprivileged container is switched into privileged mode. It is not described as remotely exploitable, and no active exploitation is cited in the provided sources. Exposure is most likely on Linux systems running LXD before 2.0.2 where local users can interact with LXD-managed containers or container storage. Internet-facing exposure is not indicated by the sources. Treat this as a targeted local exposure issue, not an internet-wide emergency based on current evidence. Prioritize remediation on shared Linux hosts, developer workstations, CI systems, and environments where untrusted users can access LXD. Mitigation focus: Identify any LXD installations older than 2.0.2.; Apply vendor guidance from Ubuntu USN-2988-1 or LinuxContainers.; Upgrade LXD to a fixed vendor-supported release where applicable..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://linuxcontainers.org/lxd/news/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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