Vulnerability in Openvz Vzkernel

CVE-2014-3519

The open_by_handle_at function in vzkernel before 042stab090.5 in the OpenVZ modification for the Linux kernel 2.6.32, when using simfs, might allow local container users with CAP_DAC_READ_SEARCH capability to bypass an intended container protection mechanism and access arbitrary files on a filesystem via vectors related to use of the file_handle structure.

EPSS: 0.004 (35.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-3519?
CVE-2014-3519 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openvz Vzkernel, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2018-02-01.
How severe is CVE-2014-3519?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2014-3519 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.