CVE-2016-2853

kernel: aufs module does not properly restrict the mount namespace

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 restrict the mount namespace, which allows local users to gain privileges by mounting an aufs filesystem on top of a FUSE filesystem, and then executing a crafted setuid program.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-3926 The aufs module for the Linux kernel 3.x and 4.x does not properly restrict the mount namespace, which allows local users to gain privileges by mounting an aufs filesystem on top of a FUSE filesystem, and then executing a crafted setuid program.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5343-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
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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