CVE-2016-6787
High
Description
kernel/events/core.c in the performance subsystem in the Linux kernel before 4.0 mismanages locks during certain migrations, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka Android internal bug 31095224.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.0
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedDec 28, 2016
First seenDec 28, 2016
How to fix
Update
- linux linux_kernel3.2.85, 3.16.40, 3.18.54, 4.0 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | v < 3.2.85, 3.3 ≤ v < 3.16.40, 3.17 ≤ v < 3.18.54, 3.19 ≤ v < 4.0 | 3.2.85, 3.16.40, 3.18.54, 4.0 |
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