kernel: local privilege escalation by exploiting the fsconfig syscall parameter leads to container breakout

A use-after-free flaw was found in cgroup1parseparam in kernel/cgroup/cgroup-v1.c in the Linux kernel's cgroup v1 parser. A local attacker with a user privilege could cause a privilege escalation by exploiting the fsconfig syscall parameter leading to a container breakout and a denial of service ...

The vulnerability of the file system configuration settings in the Cisco NX-OSS device’s networking operating system allows a perpetrator to increase their privileges and gain access to protected information.

The vulnerability of the file system configuration settings in the Cisco NX-OSS network operating system devices relates to deficiencies in access control. Exploiting this vulnerability can allow attackers to enhance their privileges and gain access to protected information...