CVE-2016-1237 (Medium) detected in multiple libraries - autoclosed

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CVE-2016-1237 - Medium Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Libraries - linuxlinux-4.1.52, linuxlinux-4.1.52, linuxlinux-4.1.52

Vulnerability Details

nfsd in the Linux kernel through 4.6.3 allows local users to bypass intended file-permission restrictions by setting a POSIX ACL, related to nfs2acl.c, nfs3acl.c, and nfs4acl.c.

Publish Date: 2016-06-29

URL: CVE-2016-1237

CVSS 3 Score Details (5.5)

Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Local - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: Low - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: High - Integrity Impact: None - Availability Impact: None

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Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: http://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2016-1237

Release Date: 2016-06-29

Fix Resolution: v4.7-rc5

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:information_source: This issue was automatically closed by Mend because it is a duplicate of an existing issue: #877