CVE-2005-4347

Description

The Linux 2.4 kernel patch in kernel-patch-vserver before 1.9.5.5 and 2.x before 2.3 for Debian GNU/Linux does not correctly set the "chroot barrier" with util-vserver, which allows attackers to access files on the host system that are outside of the vserver.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.95% Top 25%

Vendor Advisory debian.org

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1011	vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25406	vdb entry third party advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/19339	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-4347?: CVE-2005-4347 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-4347?: To fix CVE-2005-4347, 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-2005-4347 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2005-4347 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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