CVE-2016-10044

kernel: aio_mount function does not properly restrict execute access

Published Feb 7, 2017 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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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
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{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
google_android
Published
Updated
Oct 21, 2024, 1:14 PM
Reserved
Dec 26, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 7, 2017, 7:59 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:38 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Sep 16, 2016, 12:00 AM