K90803619 : Linux kernel vulnerability CVE-2016-6136

Security Advisory Description

Race condition in the audit_log_single_execve_arg function in kernel/auditsc.c in the Linux kernel through 4.7 allows local users to bypass intended character-set restrictions or disrupt system-call auditing by changing a certain string, aka a “double fetch” vulnerability. (CVE-2016-6136)

Impact

Locally authenticated users may be able to bypass audit restrictions resulting in the disclosure of local information.