Vulnerability in Google Android
CVE-2016-10044
The aio_mount function in fs/aio.c in the Linux kernel before 4.7.7 does not properly restrict execute access, which makes it easier for local users to bypass intended SELinux W^X policy restrictions, and consequently gain privileges, via an io_setup system call.
EPSS: 0.003 (22.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Google Android
- Linux Linux_kernel
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@android.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory)
- security@android.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
- security@android.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Third Party Advisory)
- security@android.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)
- security@android.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)
- security@android.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-10044?
- CVE-2016-10044 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under CWE-264. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2017-02-07.
- How severe is CVE-2016-10044?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2016-10044 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.