VDB-83142 · CVE-2016-2853 · BID 96839

Linux Kernel 3.x/4.x aufs Module access control

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A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel 3.x/4.x (Operating System). Affected is an unknown part of the component aufs Module. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The aufs module for the Linux kernel 3.x and 4.x does not properly restrict the mount namespace, which allows local users to gain privileges by mounting an aufs filesystem on top of a FUSE filesystem, and then executing a crafted setuid program.

The weakness was disclosed 05/02/2016 (Website). The advisory is available at sourceforge.net. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-2853 since 03/06/2016. Local access is required to approach this attack. A authentication is necessary for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

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Operating System

Vendor

Linux

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Kernel

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License

open-source

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.1

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
ATT&CK: T1068

Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Timelineinfo

02/05/2016 🔍
03/06/2016 +30 days 🔍
05/02/2016 +57 days 🔍
05/02/2016 +0 days 🔍
05/03/2016 +1 days 🔍
11/07/2018 +918 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: sourceforge.net
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2016-2853 (🔍)
SecurityFocus: 96839 - Linux Kernel CVE-2016-2853 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/03/2016 11:25
Updated: 11/07/2018 16:34
Changes: 05/03/2016 11:25 (59), 11/07/2018 16:34 (3)
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