CVE-2004-2073

Public Exploit

Description

Linux-VServer 1.24 allows local users with root privileges on a virtual server to gain access to the filesystem outside the virtual server via a modified chroot-again exploit using the chmod command.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.17%

Vendor Advisory linux-vserver.org Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/353003	mailing list exploit vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9596	vdb entry vendor advisory
http://www.linux-vserver.org/index.php?page=ChangeLog	patch vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/10816	third party advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15073	vdb entry
http://www.osvdb.org/3875	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2073?: CVE-2004-2073 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2004-2073?: To fix CVE-2004-2073, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2004-2073 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2004-2073 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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