CVE-2012-0055

Summary

OverlayFS in the Linux kernel before 3.0.0-16.28, as used in Ubuntu 10.0.4 LTS and 11.10, is missing inode security checks which could allow attackers to bypass security restrictions and perform unauthorized actions.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
Linux kernelOverlayFSbefore 3.0.0-16.28affected
Linux kernelOverlayFSas used in Ubuntu 10.0.4 LTS and 11.10affected

Weaknesses

  • UNKNOWN_TYPE

ADP Enrichment

CVE Program Container

Additional References

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