The __get_user_asm_ex macro in arch/x86/include/asm/uaccess.h in the Linux kernel 4.4.22 through 4.4.28 contains extended asm statements that are incompatible with the exception table, which allows local users to obtain root access on non-SMEP platforms via a crafted application. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of incorrect backporting of the CVE-2016-9178 patch to older kernels.
References
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/07/4 | Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94545 | |
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3146-1 | |
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3146-2 | |
https://lwn.net/Articles/705220/ | Product |
Configurations
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History
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Information
Published : 2016-11-28 03:59
Updated : 2017-01-07 03:00
NVD link : CVE-2016-9644
Mitre link : CVE-2016-9644
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2016-9644
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Products Affected
linux
- linux_kernel
CWE
CWE-264
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