CVE-2015-8660
MediumThe 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.
CVSS 3.1 score
6.7
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness type
CWE-264CVE-2015-8660 is a Permissions, Privileges and Access Control vulnerability
What is Permissions, Privileges and Access Control?
Weaknesses in this category are related to the management of permissions, privileges, and access controls. Learn more on MITRE CWE
References
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2015-8660 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Packet Stormhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135151/Ubuntu-14.04-LTS-15.10-overlayfs-Local-Root.htmlThird Party Advisory VDB Entry
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Third Party Advisory
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Third Party Advisory
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Third Party Advisory
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Third Party Advisory
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Third Party Advisory
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Securityfocushttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79671Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
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Securitytrackerhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034548Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2857-1Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2857-2Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2858-1Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2858-2Third Party Advisory
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Ubuntu Securityhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2858-3Third Party Advisory
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Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory
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Exploit-DBhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39166/Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
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Exploit-DBhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39230/Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
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Exploit-DBhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40688/Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
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PatchKernel patch commithttp://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=acff81ec2c79492b180fade3c2894425cd35a545
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/acff81ec2c79492b180fade3c2894425cd35a545
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2015-8660?
CVE-2015-8660 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 out of 10 , classified as a Permissions, Privileges and Access Control flaw (CWE-264) . CVE-2015-8660 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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What is the CVSS score for CVE-2015-8660?
CVE-2015-8660 has a CVSS score of 6.7 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is
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Is there a patch available for CVE-2015-8660?
No patch is currently available for CVE-2015-8660. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
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Is CVE-2015-8660 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2015-8660 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
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What is Permissions, Privileges and Access Control (CWE-264)?
Weaknesses in this category are related to the management of permissions, privileges, and access controls. View CWE-264 on MITRE CWE →