CVE-2015-2925

Medium

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."

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2015-11-16
Last modified 2026-05-06
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

6.9

out of 10
Medium
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Vector string
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2015-2925 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

4 patch commits total View all on NVD

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2015-2925?

    CVE-2015-2925 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 out of 10 . CVE-2015-2925 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2015-2925?

    CVE-2015-2925 has a CVSS score of 6.9 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2015-2925?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2015-2925. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2015-2925 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2015-2925 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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