High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Feb 7, 2017· Updated May 13, 2026
CVE-2016-10044
CVE-2016-10044
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.
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
6- git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/nvdIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-02-01.htmlnvdPatchThird Party Advisory
- github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/22f6b4d34fcf039c63a94e7670e0da24f8575a5anvdIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/ChangeLog-4.7.7nvdRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/96122nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1037798nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
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