CVE-2016-10044

Description

The aio_mount function in fs/aio.c in the Linux kernel before 4.7.7 does not properly restrict execute access, which makes it easier for local users to bypass intended SELinux W^X policy restrictions, and consequently gain privileges, via an io_setup system call.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory kernel.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.7.7 release notes vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037798 vdb entry third party advisory
http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-02-01.html third party advisory patch
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/22f6b4d34fcf039c63a94e7670e0da24f8575a5a issue tracking third party advisory patch
http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=22f6b4d34fcf039c63a94e7670e0da24f8575a5a issue tracking third party advisory patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96122 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-10044?
CVE-2016-10044 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-10044?
To fix CVE-2016-10044, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-10044 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-10044 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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