CVE-2015-8222

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

The lxd-unix.socket systemd unit file in the Ubuntu lxd package before 0.20-0ubuntu4.1 uses world-readable permissions for /var/lib/lxd/unix.socket, which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: 0.0(none)
EPSS: 29.9%
KEV: Not listed

Published

November 17, 2015

Last Modified

May 6, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2809-1
cve@mitrehttps://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/lxd/+bug/1515689
cve@mitrehttps://github.com/lxc/lxd/issues/1307
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2809-1
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/lxd/+bug/1515689
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://github.com/lxc/lxd/issues/1307

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2015-8222?

CVE-2015-8222 is a none vulnerability published on November 17, 2015. The lxd-unix.socket systemd unit file in the Ubuntu lxd package before 0.20-0ubuntu4.1 uses world-readable permissions for /var/lib/lxd/unix.socket, which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

When was CVE-2015-8222 disclosed?

CVE-2015-8222 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on November 17, 2015, with the most recent update on May 6, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2015-8222 actively exploited?

CVE-2015-8222 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 29.9% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2015-8222?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2015-8222, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2015-8222

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