VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2014-5206

CVSS score7.2 HIGH
EPSS probability0.37%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2014-08-18
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

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.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management

Primary references