The do_umount function in fs/namespace.c in the Linux kernel through 3.17 does not require the CAP_SYS_ADMIN capability for do_remount_sb calls that change the root filesystem to read-only, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (loss of writability) by making certain unshare system calls, clearing the / MNT_LOCKED flag, and making an MNT_FORCE umount system call.
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Published : 2014-10-13 10:55
Updated : 2025-04-12 10:46
NVD link : CVE-2014-7975
Mitre link : CVE-2014-7975
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2014-7975
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Products Affected
linux
- linux_kernel
canonical
- ubuntu_linux
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