CVE-2016-10225: allwinner linux-3.4-sunxi
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2016-10225 is a high (CVSS 7.8) vulnerability in allwinner linux-3.4-sunxi. EPSS estimates a 3.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 90.3% of scored vulnerabilities. 2 public exploits are recorded.
Timeline
- 27-03-2017PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
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 metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsEPSS trend
Probability
3.95%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
90%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 3.95% on 20-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
2 foundExploit Reference (rapid7.com)
Maturity: unknown
Allwinner 3.4 Legacy Kernel Local Privilege Escalation
exploit/multi/local/allwinner_backdoor
Maturity: weaponized
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Allwinner1 product
1 vendor · 1 product
References
6 links- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/05/16Mailing ListX Refsource MLISTPatchThird Party Advisory
- www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/multi/local/allwinner_backdoorX Refsource MISCExploitThird Party Advisory
- forum.armbian.com/index.php?/topic/1108-security-alert-for-allwinner-sun8i-h3a83th8/X Refsource CONFIRMMailing ListThird Party Advisory