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CVE-2016-10044

Published: 2017-02-07T07:59Z
Last Modified: 2024-11-21T02:43Z
Source: MITRE CVE List
License: MITRE-CVE-TOS
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. > MITRE Terms of Use apply – see LICENSE‑MITRE.txt