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CVE-2015-2925: The prepend_path function in fs/dcache.c in the Linux kernel before 4.2.4 does not properly handle rename a...

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."

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CVE-2015-2925 is a Linux kernel container isolation flaw. A local user or local workload could bypass an intended container protection mechanism by renaming a directory inside a bind mount. It is not a remote internet-facing bug in the source material, but it matters on shared Linux hosts and container platforms. Exposure is most likely on Linux systems running affected kernels or vendor backport levels, especially hosts using containers, bind mounts, or multi-tenant local workloads. The provided sources do not identify a single affected product list beyond Linux kernel and vendor advisories. Treat this as a moderate infrastructure hygiene priority. It is most urgent for container platforms and shared Linux servers, where a local isolation bypass can undermine tenant or workload boundaries. Internet-only exposure is not supported by the provided sources. Mitigation focus: Apply the relevant kernel update from your Linux distribution advisory.; Prioritize shared hosts, container hosts, and systems running untrusted local workloads.; Reboot or live-patch as required so the fixed kernel is actually running..

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