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CVE-2016-1575

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 0.92%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2016-05-02 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8. It affects Linux.

CVE
CVE-2016-1575
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.92%
Linux

Original NVD Description

The overlayfs implementation in the Linux kernel through 4.5.2 does not properly maintain POSIX ACL xattr data, which allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging a group-writable setgid directory.