CVE-2016-2854

The aufs module for the Linux kernel 3.x and 4.x does not properly maintain POSIX ACL xattr data, which allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging a group-writable setgid directory.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

21 Nov 2024, 02:48

Type Values Removed Values Added
References () http://www.halfdog.net/Security/2016/AufsPrivilegeEscalationInUserNamespaces/ - Exploit, Third Party Advisory () http://www.halfdog.net/Security/2016/AufsPrivilegeEscalationInUserNamespaces/ - Exploit, Third Party Advisory
References () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/24/9 - Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/24/9 - Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
References () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96838 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96838 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
References () https://sourceforge.net/p/aufs/mailman/message/34864744/ - Third Party Advisory () https://sourceforge.net/p/aufs/mailman/message/34864744/ - Third Party Advisory

Information

Published : 2016-05-02 10:59

Updated : 2024-11-21 02:48


NVD link : CVE-2016-2854

Mitre link : CVE-2016-2854

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2016-2854


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Products Affected

linux

  • linux_kernel
CWE
CWE-269

Improper Privilege Management