CVE-2015-8660

What it is

The ovl_setattr function in fs/overlayfs/inode.c in the Linux kernel through 4.3.3 attempts to merge distinct setattr operations, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and modify the attributes of arbitrary overlay files via a crafted application.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine with an admin-level account. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

22.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS). Higher than most.

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2015-12-28 11:59 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 00:34 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 22.2% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 6.7 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2015-12-28 11:59 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 00:34 UTC

Exploit probability

22.2% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-264

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Linux Kernel < 3.18.31
• Linux Kernel < 4.1.22
• Linux Kernel < 4.4

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 6.7

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

High

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

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