Debian GNU/Linux util-vserver policy bypass security
| debian-utilvserver-policy-bypass-security (25407) |  High Risk |
Description:
util-vserver could allow a local attacker to bypass security restrictions. The default policy contains trusts with unknown capabilities. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass security restrictions and perform unauthorized actions.
Platforms Affected:
- Debian, Debian Linux 3.1
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of util-vserver (0.30.204 or later), as listed in DSA-1011-1. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
References:
- BID-17180: Util-VServer Unknown Linux Capabilities Vulnerability
- CVE-2005-4418: util-vserver before 0.30.208-1 with kernel-patch-vserver before 1.9.5.5 and 2.x before 2.3 for Debian GNU/Linux sets a default policy that trusts unknown capabilities, which could allow local users to conduct unauthorized activities.
- SA19333: util-vserver Unknown Capabilities Handling Security Issue
Reported:
Mar 21, 2005
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