Linux Kernel CVE-2014-5206 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

BID:69214

Info

Linux Kernel CVE-2014-5206 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 69214
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2014-5206
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Aug 01 2014 12:00AM
Updated: May 07 2015 05:05PM
Credit: Kenton Varda
Vulnerable: Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS amd64
Linux kernel
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Linux Kernel CVE-2014-5206 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

Linux kernel is prone to a local security bypass vulnerability that may allow an attacker to bypass a read-only bind mount.

Attackers can exploit these issues to bypass certain security restrictions and perform unauthorized actions.

Solution / Fix

Linux Kernel CVE-2014-5206 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.


Mandriva Business Server 1 X86 64

References

Linux Kernel CVE-2014-5206 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

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