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CVE-2016-10044

CVSS v3.1 7.8 (High)
78% Progress
CVSS v2.0 7.2 (High)
72% Progress
EPSS 0.04 % (5th)
0.04% Progress
Affected Products 2
Advisories 6
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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 WX policy restrictions, and consequently gain privileges, via an io_setup system call.

Weaknesses
CWE-264
Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
CVE Status
PUBLISHED
CNA
Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance)
Published Date
2017-02-07 07:59:00
(7 years ago)
Updated Date
2023-01-17 21:40:37
(20 months ago)

Affected Products

Google

Linux

Configuration #1

    CPE23 From Up To
  Linux Kernel prior 3.16.43 version cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel < 3.16.43
  Linux Kernel from 3.17 version and prior 4.4.24 version cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel >= 3.17 < 4.4.24
  Linux Kernel from 4.5 version and prior 4.7.7 version cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel >= 4.5 < 4.7.7

Configuration #2

    CPE23 From Up To
  Google Android 7.1.1 and prior versions cpe:2.3:o:google:android <= 7.1.1