CVE-2016-2854

The aufs module for the Linux kernel 3.x and 4.x does not properly maintain POSIX ACL xattr data, which allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging a group-writable setgid directory.
References
Configurations

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

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Information

Published : 2016-05-02 10:59

Updated : 2023-12-10 11:46


NVD link : CVE-2016-2854

Mitre link : CVE-2016-2854

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2016-2854


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Products Affected

linux

  • linux_kernel
CWE
CWE-269

Improper Privilege Management