CVE-2016-6786

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 30955111.
Configurations

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OR cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Information

Published : 2016-12-28 07:59

Updated : 2025-04-12 10:46


NVD link : CVE-2016-6786

Mitre link : CVE-2016-6786

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2016-6786


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Products Affected

linux

  • linux_kernel
CWE
CWE-264

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