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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.

VectorLOCAL

PublishedMay 02, 2016, 10:59

Published Bycve@mitre.org

Base Score

Score7.8

Affected Versions

No affected versions found.

References

http://www.halfdog.net/Security/2016/AufsPrivilegeEscalationInUserNamespaces/
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/24/9
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96838
https://sourceforge.net/p/aufs/mailman/message/34864744/

Weakness Type

CWE-269

CVSS Metrics

Base Score

7.8

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Base SeverityHigh

Version

3.1

Attack Vector (AV)

LOCAL