Vulnerability Description
The sunxi-debug driver in Allwinner 3.4 legacy kernel for H3, A83T and H8 devices allows local users to gain root privileges by sending "rootmydevice" to /proc/sunxi_debug/sunxi_debug.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Allwinner | Linux-3.4-Sunxi | - |
| Allwinner | A83T | - |
| Allwinner | H3 | - |
| Allwinner | H8 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/05/16Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/15/9Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93442Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://forum.armbian.com/index.php?/topic/1108-security-alert-for-allwinner-sunMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://irclog.whitequark.org/linux-sunxi/2016-04-29#16314390Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/multi/local/allwinner_backdoorExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/05/16Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/15/9Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93442Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://forum.armbian.com/index.php?/topic/1108-security-alert-for-allwinner-sunMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://irclog.whitequark.org/linux-sunxi/2016-04-29#16314390Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/multi/local/allwinner_backdoorExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-10225?
CVE-2016-10225 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The sunxi-debug driver in Allwinner 3.4 legacy kernel for H3, A83T and H8 devices allows local users to gain root privileges by sending "rootmydevice" to /proc/sunxi_debug/sunxi_debug.
How severe is CVE-2016-10225?
CVE-2016-10225 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-10225?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Allwinner Linux-3.4-Sunxi, Allwinner A83T, Allwinner H3, Allwinner H8.