CVE-2016-1575 | Linux Kernel up to 4.5.2 overlayfs access control (USN-2907-1 / EDB-41762)
A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel up to 4.5.2 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component overlayfs. The manipulation leads to improper access controls.
This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-1575. Local access is required to approach this attack. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.