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CVE-2016-10044

kernel: aio_mount function does not properly restrict execute access

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

7

CVSS 3.0

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Published · September 16, 2016

Updated · May 13, 2026

Description

The aio_mount function in fs/aio.c in the Linux kernel does not properly restrict execute access, which makes it easier for local users to bypass intended SELinux W^X policy restrictions.

CVSS score applicability

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

Mitigation

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.0 · 7
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CWE-266 · Incorrect Privilege Assignment