CVE-2016-6786

Published Dec 28, 2016

Last updated a year ago

Overview

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.
Source
security@android.com
NVD status
Analyzed

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Primary
Base score
7
Impact score
5.9
Exploitability score
1
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Severity
HIGH

CVSS 2.0

Type
Primary
Base score
6.9
Impact score
10
Exploitability score
3.4
Vector string
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Weaknesses

nvd@nist.gov
CWE-264

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending

Configurations