How severe is CVE-2015-1342?

CVE-2015-1342 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-1342 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1342?

CVE-2015-1342 primarily affects Canonical Lxcfs. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1342?

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

When was CVE-2015-1342 published?

CVE-2015-1342 was published on 2015-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1342

CVE-2015-1342 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Canonical Lxcfs 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Canonical Lxcfs
Published: 2015-12-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

LXCFS before 0.12 does not properly enforce directory escapes, which might allow local users to gain privileges by (1) querying or (2) updating a cgroup.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1342?: LXCFS before 0.12 does not properly enforce directory escapes, which might allow local users to gain privileges by (1) querying or (2) updating a cgroup.
How severe is CVE-2015-1342?: CVE-2015-1342 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-1342 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1342?: CVE-2015-1342 primarily affects Canonical Lxcfs. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1342?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-1342 published?: CVE-2015-1342 was published on 2015-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:15.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:15.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:canonical:lxcfs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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