CVE-2015-1328 (GCVE-0-2015-1328)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2016-11-28 03:01 – Updated: 2024-08-06 04:40Summary
The overlayfs implementation in the linux (aka Linux kernel) package before 3.19.0-21.21 in Ubuntu through 15.04 does not properly check permissions for file creation in the upper filesystem directory, which allows local users to obtain root access by leveraging a configuration in which overlayfs is permitted in an arbitrary mount namespace.
Severity
7.8 (High)
CWE
- n/a
Assigner
References
6 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://people.canonical.com/~ubuntu-security/cve… | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75206 | vdb-entryx_refsource_BID |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37292/ | exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB |
| http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40688/ | exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB |
| https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2… | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
| http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2015/q2/717 | mailing-listx_refsource_MLIST |
Date Public
2015-06-16 00:00
Previdian
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: 6082379d-8e63-4831-b0b1-94010e396553
Exploited: Yes
Timestamps
First Seen: 2025-09-19
Asserted: 2025-09-19
Scope
Notes: KEVIntel entry: The overlayfs implementation in the linux (aka Linux kernel) package before 3.19.0-21.21 in Ubuntu through 15.04 does not properly check... | Affected: Ubuntu / Linux kernel | CVSS: 7.8 (HIGH) | Used in malware: unknown | Not yet in CISA KEV: True
Evidence
Type: Public Report
Signal: Successful Exploitation
Confidence: 70%
Source: kevintel
Details
| Feed | KEVIntel (kevintel.com) |
|---|---|
| Title | The overlayfs implementation in the linux (aka Linux kernel) package before 3.19.0-21.21 in Ubuntu through 15.04 does not properly check... |
| Vendor | Ubuntu |
| Product | Linux kernel |
| Added Date | 2025-09-19T06:22:04.000Z |
| Cvss Score | 7.8 |
| Epss Score | None |
| Cvss Severity | HIGH |
| Epss Percentile | None |
| Used In Malware | unknown |
| Ahead Of Cisa Kev | None |
| Not Yet In Cisa Kev | True |
References
Created: 2026-06-19 12:42 UTC
| Updated: 2026-06-19 12:42 UTC
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