CVE-2016-1576: High severity uwsgi core vulnerability
Published May 2, 2016
·Updated
Last updated 24 July 2024
Other sources
The overlayfs implementation in the Linux kernel through 4.5.2 does no ...
— Debian
Affected Software
9 affected componentsFixes available
Canonical Ubuntu Core=15.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=15.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.10
Canonical Ubuntu Touch=15.04
Linux Linux kernel<=4.5.2
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.135-16.12.22-16.12.25-1
Remediation
Event History
May 2, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:15 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:12 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·03:27 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2016-1576?
CVE-2016-1576 is a vulnerability in the overlayfs implementation in the Linux kernel through version 4.5.2.
2
How does CVE-2016-1576 allow privilege escalation?
CVE-2016-1576 allows local users to gain privileges by mounting an overlayfs filesystem on top of a FUSE filesystem and executing a crafted setuid program.
3
What is the severity level of CVE-2016-1576?
The severity level of CVE-2016-1576 is high.
4
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2016-1576?
The Linux kernel versions through 4.5.2 are affected by CVE-2016-1576.
5
How can I mitigate the vulnerability identified as CVE-2016-1576?
To mitigate CVE-2016-1576, update the Linux kernel to version 3.13.0-79.123 or higher.