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.
                
            References
                    | Link | Resource | 
|---|---|
| http://www.halfdog.net/Security/2016/AufsPrivilegeEscalationInUserNamespaces/ | Exploit Third Party Advisory | 
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/24/9 | Exploit Mailing List Third Party Advisory | 
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96838 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry | 
| https://sourceforge.net/p/aufs/mailman/message/34864744/ | Third Party Advisory | 
| http://www.halfdog.net/Security/2016/AufsPrivilegeEscalationInUserNamespaces/ | Exploit Third Party Advisory | 
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/24/9 | Exploit Mailing List Third Party Advisory | 
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96838 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry | 
| https://sourceforge.net/p/aufs/mailman/message/34864744/ | Third Party Advisory | 
Configurations
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History
                    21 Nov 2024, 02:48
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added | 
|---|---|---|
| References | () http://www.halfdog.net/Security/2016/AufsPrivilegeEscalationInUserNamespaces/ - Exploit, Third Party Advisory | |
| References | () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/24/9 - Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory | |
| References | () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96838 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry | |
| References | () https://sourceforge.net/p/aufs/mailman/message/34864744/ - Third Party Advisory | 
Information
                Published : 2016-05-02 10:59
Updated : 2025-04-12 10:46
NVD link : CVE-2016-2854
Mitre link : CVE-2016-2854
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2016-2854
JSON object : View
Products Affected
                linux
- linux_kernel
CWE
                
                    
                        
                        CWE-269
                        
            Improper Privilege Management
