CVE-2016-1583 | Linux Kernel up to 4.6.2 fs/ecryptfs/kthread.c ecryptfs_privileged_open memory corruption (USN-3000-1 / EDB-39992)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 4.6.2. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function ecryptfs_privileged_open of the file fs/ecryptfs/kthread.c. The manipulation leads to memory corruption.
This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-1583. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.