CVE-2016-1581

5.5 MEDIUM
Published: June 09, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

LXD before 2.0.2 uses world-readable permissions for /var/lib/lxd/zfs.img when setting up a loop based ZFS pool, which allows local users to copy and read data from arbitrary containers via unspecified vectors.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2988-1
Source: security@ubuntu.com
https://linuxcontainers.org/lxd/news/
Source: security@ubuntu.com
Vendor Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2988-1
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://linuxcontainers.org/lxd/news/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
5.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.0%
10th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

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