CVE-2015-8660

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.
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cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Information

Published : 2015-12-28 11:59

Updated : 2017-09-10 01:29


NVD link : CVE-2015-8660

Mitre link : CVE-2015-8660


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Products Affected

linux

  • linux_kernel
CWE
CWE-264

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