CVE

Id
87539  
CVE No.
CVE-2016-10044  
Status
Candidate  
Description
The aio_mount function in fs/aio.c in the Linux kernel before 4.7.7 does not properly restrict execute access, which makes it easier for local users to bypass intended SELinux W^X policy restrictions, and consequently gain privileges, via an io_setup system call.  
Phase
Assigned (20161226)  
Votes
None (candidate not yet proposed)  
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