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.
Published: 2017-02-07
Score: 7.8 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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Advisories
Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-1239 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.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3422-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3422-2 Linux kernel (Trusty HWE) vulnerabilities
History

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 13:15:00 +0000

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Google Android
Linux Linux Kernel
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: google_android

Published:

Updated: 2024-10-21T13:14:17.686Z

Reserved: 2016-12-26T00:00:00.000Z

Link: CVE-2016-10044

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2024-08-06T03:07:32.042Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Modified

Published: 2017-02-07T07:59:00.293

Modified: 2026-05-13T00:24:29.033

Link: CVE-2016-10044

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Moderate

Publid Date: 2016-09-16T00:00:00Z

Links: CVE-2016-10044 - Bugzilla

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