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.
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Published : 2017-02-07 07:59
Updated : 2025-04-20 01:37
NVD link : CVE-2016-10044
Mitre link : CVE-2016-10044
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2016-10044
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Products Affected
linux
- linux_kernel
- android
CWE
CWE-264
Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls