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.
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CVE-2016-1237 - Medium Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Libraries - linuxlinux-4.6, linuxlinux-4.6, linuxlinux-4.6
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
For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.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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