CVE-2014-5207 | Linux Kernel Remount namespace.c do_remount access control (EDB-34923 / Nessus ID 78360)

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel. This vulnerability affects the function do_remount of the file namespace.c of the component Remount Handler. The manipulation leads to improper access controls.

This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-5207. An attack has to be approached locally. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.