CVE-2016-6787

kernel: Possible privilege escalation due to lack of locking around changing event->ctx

Published Dec 28, 2016 CVSS 3.1 · 7.0 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-833-1 linux security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3791-1 linux security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-7690 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.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
google_android
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 1:43 AM
Reserved
Aug 11, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 28, 2016, 7:59 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:51 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Feb 4, 2015, 12:00 AM