CVE-2016-2854
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Summary
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.
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a | affected |
Weaknesses
- n/a
ADP Enrichment
CVE Program Container
Additional References
- http://www.halfdog.net/Security/2016/AufsPrivilegeEscalationInUserNamespaces/
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/24/9
- https://sourceforge.net/p/aufs/mailman/message/34864744/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96838
References
- http://www.halfdog.net/Security/2016/AufsPrivilegeEscalationInUserNamespaces/
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/24/9
- https://sourceforge.net/p/aufs/mailman/message/34864744/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96838
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