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CVE-2016-2854

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 0.95%

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-2016-2854
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.95%
Linux

Original NVD Description

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.