CVE-2004-2073

Published Feb 6, 2004 vserver

Overview

CVE-2004-2073 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting vserver linux-vserver. It was published on February 6, 2004.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from vserver. Update linux-vserver to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status

References

Ref secunia.com/advisories/10816 Ref www.linux-vserver.org/index.php?page=ChangeLog Ref www.osvdb.org/3875 Ref www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/353003 Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/9596 Ref exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15073 Ref secunia.com/advisories/10816 Ref www.linux-vserver.org/index.php?page=ChangeLog Ref www.osvdb.org/3875 Ref www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/353003

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-2073?

CVE-2004-2073 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting vserver linux-vserver. It was published on February 6, 2004.

How severe is CVE-2004-2073?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2004-2073?

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