Oracle Linux: CVE-2016-10044: ELSA-2017-3636: Unbreakable Enterprise kernel security update (IMPORTANT)
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09/16/2016
07/25/2018
11/02/2017
08/06/2024
Description
The aio_mount function in fs/aio.c in the Linux kernel before 4.7.7 does not properly restrict execute access, which makes it easier for local users to bypass intended SELinux W^X policy restrictions, and consequently gain privileges, via an io_setup system call.
Solution(s)
- oracle-linux-upgrade-kernel-uek
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