K31026324 : Linux kernel vulnerabilities CVE-2015-2925, CVE-2015-5307, and CVE-2015-8104

Security Advisory Description

• CVE-2015-2925

The prepend_path function in fs/dcache.c in the Linux kernel before 4.2.4 does not properly handle rename actions inside a bind mount, which allows local users to bypass an intended container protection mechanism by renaming a directory, related to a “double-chroot attack.”

• CVE-2015-5307

The KVM subsystem in the Linux kernel through 4.2.6, and Xen 4.3.x through 4.6.x, allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (host OS panic or hang) by triggering many #AC (aka Alignment Check) exceptions, related to svm.c and vmx.c.

• CVE-2015-8104

The KVM subsystem in the Linux kernel through 4.2.6, and Xen 4.3.x through 4.6.x, allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (host OS panic or hang) by triggering many #DB (aka Debug) exceptions, related to svm.c.

Impact

A local user may be able to bypass a container protection mechanism by renaming a directory, or cause a denial of service (DoS) to the system by triggering certain exceptions.