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CVE-2016-2853

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 0.91%

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

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CVE
CVE-2016-2853
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.91%
Linux

Original NVD Description

The aufs module for the Linux kernel 3.x and 4.x does not properly restrict the mount namespace, which allows local users to gain privileges by mounting an aufs filesystem on top of a FUSE filesystem, and then executing a crafted setuid program.