CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-10044

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The aio_mount function in the Linux kernel before version 4.7.7 does not properly restrict execute access, allowing local users to bypass intended SELinux W^X policy restrictions and gain privileges via an io_setup system call.

Risk Assessment

Local users may gain unauthorized privileges, posing a serious threat to system and data security.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to version 4.7.7 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS