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HistoryJul 02, 2018 - 12:00 a.m.

K20902096 : Linux kernel vulnerability CVE-2016-6786

2018-07-0200:00:00
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6.5 Medium

AI Score

Confidence

High

0.0004 Low

EPSS

Percentile

5.1%

Security Advisory Description

kernel/events/core.c in the performance subsystem in the Linux kernel before 4.0 mismanages locks during certain migrations, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka Android internal bug 30955111. (CVE-2016-6786)

Impact

This vulnerability allows an unauthorized privilege escalation.

6.5 Medium

AI Score

Confidence

High

0.0004 Low

EPSS

Percentile

5.1%