CVE-2016-7911: Race condition in the get_task_ioprio function in block/ioprio.c in the Linux kernel before 4.6.6 allows lo...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-7911 is a Linux kernel race condition that can let a local user elevate privileges or crash the system. It is not a remote internet-entry bug, but it matters on shared systems, servers with untrusted local accounts, and devices where an attacker can already run code. Exposure is likely limited to systems running Linux kernels before 4.6.6 or downstream kernels that did not include the referenced fix. Android is referenced, but the prompt does not provide affected Android version details. Treat as high priority for multi-user servers, shared hosting, developer workstations, and devices with untrusted local code execution. Lower urgency is reasonable for isolated appliances without local user access, but patch through normal kernel maintenance. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Linux kernels to a fixed vendor-supported release.; Confirm downstream distributions have backported the referenced kernel fix.; Check Android vendor bulletins for device-specific update availability..

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Jun 13, 2026, 13:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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