CyberRota Analysis
AI analysis pending.
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.