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This flaw affects GNU coreutils chroot when used with --userspec. A local user may manipulate the controlling terminal and escape back into the parent session, risking limited data exposure or command influence. It is not remotely exploitable from the provided evidence. Exposure is most likely on Unix-like systems using GNU coreutils chroot with --userspec in interactive sessions involving less-trusted local users. The source bundle does not identify specific affected versions, distributions, or package fixes. Treat as a targeted local-access risk, not an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize shared administrative hosts, bastions, build systems, and environments where untrusted users interact with chroot workflows. Mitigation focus: Check vendor or distribution guidance for affected coreutils packages and fixed versions.; Avoid using interactive chroot --userspec sessions with untrusted local users.; Restrict local shell access and chroot administration to trusted operators..
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 4.6 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N1.52.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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4.6MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- [mina-dev] 20210225 [jira] [Created] (FTPSERVER-500) Security vulnerability in common/lib/log4j-1.2.17.jarCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
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