CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-1576

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The overlayfs implementation in the Linux kernel through 4.5.2 does not properly restrict the mount namespace, allowing local users to gain privileges by mounting an overlayfs filesystem on top of a FUSE filesystem and then executing a crafted setuid program.

Risk Assessment

Local users may gain unauthorized privileges, posing a risk to the integrity and security of the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to version 4.5.3 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The overlayfs implementation in the Linux kernel through 4.5.2 does not properly restrict the mount namespace, which allows local users to gain privileges by mounting an overlayfs filesystem on top of a FUSE filesystem, and then executing a crafted setuid program.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS