CVE-2013-6441

CVE-2013-6441 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linuxcontainers Lxc with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Description

The lxc-sshd template (templates/lxc-sshd.in) in LXC before 1.0.0.beta2 uses read-write permissions when mounting /sbin/init, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the init file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6441?
The lxc-sshd template (templates/lxc-sshd.in) in LXC before 1.0.0.beta2 uses read-write permissions when mounting /sbin/init, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the init file.
How severe is CVE-2013-6441?
CVE-2013-6441 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-6441 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-6441?
CVE-2013-6441 primarily affects Linuxcontainers Lxc. In total, 24 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6441?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-6441 published?
CVE-2013-6441 was published on 2014-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (24)

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