CVE-2016-2854 in Kernel
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.
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Reservation
03/06/2016
Disclosure
05/02/2016
Status
Confirmed
Entries
VulDB provides additional information and datapoints for this CVE:
| ID | Vulnerability | CWE | Exp | Cou | CVE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83143 | Linux Kernel aufs access control | 264 | Proof-of-Concept | Not defined | CVE-2016-2854 |