Vulnerability Description
The eCryptfs subsystem in the Linux kernel before 3.18 allows local users to gain privileges via a large filesystem stack that includes an overlayfs layer, related to fs/ecryptfs/main.c and fs/overlayfs/super.c.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.17.8 |
| Android | <= 7.1.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=69c433Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-04-01.htmlPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97354Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038201
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/69c433ed2ecd2d3264efd7afec4439524b31912Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=69c433Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-04-01.htmlPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97354Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038201
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/69c433ed2ecd2d3264efd7afec4439524b31912Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-9922?
CVE-2014-9922 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The eCryptfs subsystem in the Linux kernel before 3.18 allows local users to gain privileges via a large filesystem stack that includes an overlayfs layer, related to fs/ecryptfs/main.c and fs/overlay...
How severe is CVE-2014-9922?
CVE-2014-9922 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-9922?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Google Android.