CVE-2016-2854

kernel: aufs module does not properly maintain POSIX ACL xattr data

Published May 2, 2016 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-3927 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.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5343-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
History

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Weaknesses
  • CWE-269

    Improper Privilege Management

  • CWE-284

    Improper Access Control

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 11:32 PM
Reserved
Mar 6, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 2, 2016, 10:59 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:44 AM
Severity
Public date
Feb 24, 2016, 12:00 AM