CVE-2014-5206

kernel: mount flags handling during remount

Published Aug 18, 2014 CVSS 2.0 · 7.2 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The do_remount function in fs/namespace.c in the Linux kernel through 3.16.1 does not maintain the MNT_LOCK_READONLY bit across a remount of a bind mount, which allows local users to bypass an intended read-only restriction and defeat certain sandbox protection mechanisms via a "mount -o remount" command within a user namespace.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2014-5104 The do_remount function in fs/namespace.c in the Linux kernel through 3.16.1 does not maintain the MNT_LOCK_READONLY bit across a remount of a bind mount, which allows local users to bypass an intended read-only restriction and defeat certain sandbox protection mechanisms via a "mount -o remount" command within a user namespace.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2317-1 Linux kernel (Trusty HWE) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2318-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 11:41 AM
Reserved
Aug 13, 2014, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 18, 2014, 11:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:11 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Aug 1, 2014, 12:00 AM