Linux Kernel CVE-2014-5207 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability
BID:69216
Info
Linux Kernel CVE-2014-5207 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 69216 |
| Class: | Design Error |
| CVE: |
CVE-2014-5207 |
| Remote: | No |
| Local: | Yes |
| Published: | Aug 13 2014 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Apr 13 2015 09:06PM |
| 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-2014-5207 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.
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-2014-5207 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability
Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.
Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.
References
Linux Kernel CVE-2014-5207 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability
References:
References:
- Linux kernel Homepage (kernel.org)
- mnt: Correct permission checks in do_remount (GIT Kernel)
- kernel: mount flags handling during remount (Red Hat Bugzilla)