CVE-2016-6786: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-6786: kernel/events/core.c in the performance subsystem in the Linux kernel before 4.0 mismanages locks during ce...

kernel/events/core.c in the performance subsystem in the Linux kernel before 4.0 mismanages locks during certain migrations, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka Android internal bug 30955111.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 01:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-6786 is a Linux kernel privilege-escalation flaw. A person or application already able to run locally could abuse a performance subsystem locking bug to gain higher privileges. This is most urgent on older Linux or Android-derived systems that still carry vulnerable kernel code. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux kernels before 4.0 and vendor or Android builds that did not receive the referenced kernel fix or downstream security update. The bundle does not provide a complete vendor affected-version matrix. Treat this as a legacy platform hygiene issue with high impact where exposed. It is not a remote entry point, but it can turn local code execution into full system compromise. Prioritize internet-facing multi-tenant hosts, shared servers, and unmanaged Android-derived devices. Mitigation focus: Apply vendor kernel updates that include the referenced upstream fix or backport.; Review Debian DSA-3791 where Debian systems may be in scope.; Review the Android December 2016 security bulletin for Android-derived builds..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 12:51 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 28, 2016, 07:42 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/f63a8daa5812afef4f06c962351687e1ff9ccb2bCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1403842CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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