CVE-2015-8660
Medium
Description
The ovl_setattr function in fs/overlayfs/inode.c in the Linux kernel through 4.3.3 attempts to merge distinct setattr operations, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and modify the attributes of arbitrary overlay files via a crafted application.
SeverityMedium
CVSS6.7
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedDec 28, 2015
First seenDec 28, 2015
How to fix
Update
- linux linux_kernel3.18.31, 4.1.22, 4.4 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | 3.18 ≤ v < 3.18.31, 3.19 ≤ v < 4.1.22, 4.2 ≤ v < 4.4 | 3.18.31, 4.1.22, 4.4 |
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