CVE-2015-4176

kernel: deletion of a file or directory could unmount and reveal data under a mount point.

Published May 2, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 5.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
fs/namespace.c in the Linux kernel before 4.0.2 does not properly support mount connectivity, which allows local users to read arbitrary files by leveraging user-namespace root access for deletion of a file or directory.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2015-4199 fs/namespace.c in the Linux kernel before 4.0.2 does not properly support mount connectivity, which allows local users to read arbitrary files by leveraging user-namespace root access for deletion of a file or directory.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 6:04 AM
Reserved
Jun 4, 2015, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 2, 2016, 10:59 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:26 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
May 6, 2015, 12:00 AM