CVE-2015-8660
6.7
MEDIUM
CVSS 3.1
EPSS 22.4%
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.
How to fix CVE-2015-8660
To remediate CVE-2015-8660, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/linux—upgrade to 4.3.3-3 or later
Is CVE-2015-8660 being exploited?
Moderate — EPSS is 22.4%. Track this CVE but it's not at the top of the prioritisation list.
Affected packages (1)
- from 0, < 4.3.3-3
CVSS scores
| Source | Version | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| osv | CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM6.7 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |