CVE-2016-10044

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CVSS 3.1

7.8 high

EPSS

<1%p23

Published

Feb 7, 2017 (Feb 7, 2017)

Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Description

The aio_mount function in fs/aio.c in the Linux kernel before 4.7.7 does not properly restrict execute access, which makes it easier for local users to bypass intended SELinux W^X policy restrictions, and consequently gain privileges, via an io_setup system call.

Vendors: linux google
Products: linux kernel, android
Weakness: CWE-264
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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