CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedA vulnerability in LXD allows attackers to exploit symbolic links in crafted image or backup archives, leading to root command execution on the host system. This critical flaw arises from improper validation and confinement of the backup.yaml file, enabling arbitrary command execution with elevated privileges. Organizations using LXD should prioritize immediate remediation to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access and system compromise.
Public Exploit Signal
A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.
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Original NVD Description
A link following vulnerability in LXD allows an attacker to achieve root command execution on the host system. During the import or unpacking of crafted image or backup archives, LXD fails to properly validate and confine the backup.yaml file when it exists as a symbolic link. An attacker can exploit this flaw by providing a malicious archive with a symlinked backup.yaml file, causing LXD to process unconfined configuration metadata and execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.