gsd-2008-2931
Vulnerability from gsd
Modified
2023-12-13 01:23
Details
The do_change_type function in fs/namespace.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.22 does not verify that the caller has the CAP_SYS_ADMIN capability, which allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service by modifying the properties of a mountpoint.
Aliases
Aliases
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