Vulnerability in Linux Kernel
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.
EPSS: 0.004 (34.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.0 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Linux Linux_kernel
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@android.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
- security@android.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
- security@android.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)
- security@android.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- security@android.com (vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_DEBIAN)
- security@android.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-6786?
- CVE-2016-6786 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under CWE-264. CVSS score: 7.0/10. Published 2016-12-28.
- How severe is CVE-2016-6786?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.0 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2016-6786 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.