CVE-2015-1420: Race condition in the handle_to_path function in fs/fhandle.c in the Linux kernel through 3.19.1 allows loc...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2015-1420 is a local Linux kernel race condition. A user already able to run code on a vulnerable system could manipulate a file-handle size value during kernel processing and cause reads beyond intended limits. The sources do not provide a CVSS score or confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is most relevant for systems running Linux kernels through 3.19.1, especially multi-user servers, shared hosting, and container or workload platforms where untrusted local users can execute code. Distribution kernels may differ, so verify vendor advisory status rather than relying only on upstream version numbers. Schedule remediation through normal kernel patch cycles, with higher priority for shared or multi-tenant Linux systems. The business risk is lower than a remote unauthenticated flaw, but kernel memory-read issues can undermine isolation assumptions on exposed shared hosts. Mitigation focus: Apply distribution kernel updates from the relevant vendor advisory channel.; Reboot systems so the corrected kernel is actually running.; Prioritize shared systems where untrusted users or workloads have local execution..

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Jun 14, 2026, 05:11 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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