Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-2853

The aufs module for the Linux kernel 3.x and 4.x does not properly restrict the mount namespace, which allows local users to gain privileges by mounting an aufs filesystem on top of a FUSE filesystem, and then executing a crafted setuid program.
Published 2016-05-02 10:59:33
Updated 2022-04-18 17:59:27
Source MITRE
View at NVD,   CVE.org

Threat overview for CVE-2016-2853

Top countries where our scanners detected CVE-2016-2853
Top open port discovered on systems with this issue 49152
IPs affected by CVE-2016-2853 34,449
Threat actors abusing to this issue? Yes
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-2853

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.04%

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 6 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ

CVSS scores for CVE-2016-2853

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source
4.4
 MEDIUM AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
3.4
6.4
 NIST
7.8
 HIGH CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
1.8
5.9
 NIST

CWE ids for CVE-2016-2853

  • The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
    Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

References for CVE-2016-2853

Products affected by CVE-2016-2853

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