CVE-2016-10044
High
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.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedFeb 7, 2017
First seenFeb 7, 2017
How to fix
Update
- linux linux_kernel3.16.43, 4.4.24, 4.7.7 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | v < 3.16.43, 3.17 ≤ v < 4.4.24, 4.5 ≤ v < 4.7.7 | 3.16.43, 4.4.24, 4.7.7 |
| google android | v ≤ 7.1.1 | — |
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