How severe is CVE-2015-1334?

CVE-2015-1334 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-1334 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1334?

CVE-2015-1334 affects Linuxcontainers Lxc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1334?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2015-1334 published?

CVE-2015-1334 was published on 2015-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1334

CVE-2015-1334 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linuxcontainers Lxc with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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-17.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-17
Affected product: Linuxcontainers Lxc
Published: 2015-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

attach.c in LXC 1.1.2 and earlier uses the proc filesystem in a container, which allows local container users to escape AppArmor or SELinux confinement by mounting a proc filesystem with a crafted (1) AppArmor profile or (2) SELinux label.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1334?: attach.c in LXC 1.1.2 and earlier uses the proc filesystem in a container, which allows local container users to escape AppArmor or SELinux confinement by mounting a proc filesystem with a crafted (1) AppArmor profile or (2) SELinux label.
How severe is CVE-2015-1334?: CVE-2015-1334 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-1334 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1334?: CVE-2015-1334 affects Linuxcontainers Lxc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1334?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-1334 published?: CVE-2015-1334 was published on 2015-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:linuxcontainers:lxc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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