CVE-2015-2925
The prepend_path function in fs/dcache.c in the Linux kernel before 4.2.4 does not properly handle rename actions inside a bind mount, which
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- published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Not listed in CISA KEV
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- 1 proof of concept on GitHub
Summary
The prepend_path function in fs/dcache.c in the Linux kernel before 4.2.4 does not properly handle rename actions inside a bind mount, which allows local users to bypass an intended container protection mechanism by renaming a directory, related to a "double-chroot attack."
Timeline
- CVE published
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Affected versions
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Version range not reported
References 26
lists.opensuse.org
- opensuse-security-announce/2015-12/msg00018.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00009.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00034.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2015-12/msg00005.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00017.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00007.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00019.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00021.html