The filesystem implementation in the Linux kernel through 4.8.2 preserves the setgid bit during a setxattr call, which allows local users to gain group privileges by leveraging the existence of a setgid program with restrictions on execute permissions.
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Published : 2016-10-16 21:59
Updated : 2025-04-12 10:46
NVD link : CVE-2016-7097
Mitre link : CVE-2016-7097
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2016-7097
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Products Affected
linux
- linux_kernel
CWE
CWE-285
Improper Authorization