The overlayfs implementation in the Linux kernel through 4.5.2 does not properly maintain POSIX ACL xattr data, which allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging a group-writable setgid directory.
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Published : 2016-05-02 10:59
Updated : 2025-04-12 10:46
NVD link : CVE-2016-1575
Mitre link : CVE-2016-1575
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2016-1575
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Products Affected
canonical
- ubuntu_core
- ubuntu_linux
- ubuntu_touch
linux
- linux_kernel
CWE
CWE-269
Improper Privilege Management