CWE Code: 284
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 4.4
CWE Name:  Improper Access Control
Summary: 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.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: MEDIUM
Access Vector: LOCAL
Impact (C/I/A): PARTIAL/PARTIAL/PARTIAL
Published Date: 2016-05-02
Last Modified Date: 2017-03-15