CVE-2016-6786 in Linux Kernel
Summary
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.
Reservation
08/11/2016
Disclosure
12/28/2016
Entries
VulDB provides additional information and datapoints for this CVE:
| ID | Vulnerability | CWE | Exp | Cou | CVE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94693 | Linux Kernel Performance core.c access control | 264 | Not defined | Official fix | CVE-2016-6786 |