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CVE-2016-5195

HighPublished

Linux Kernel Race Condition Vulnerability

Published: Nov 10, 2016
Updated: Nov 4, 2025
Assigning CNA: Chrome
Evidence observed: Oct 19, 2016

Primary CVSS

7.0/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 3.1

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS probability estimate

83.5%

High · next 30 days

Percentile: 99.7%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

CISA Known Exploited

This CVE appears in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Summary

Race condition in mm/gup.c in the Linux kernel 2.x through 4.x before 4.8.3 allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging incorrect handling of a copy-on-write (COW) feature to write to a read-only memory mapping, as exploited in the wild in October 2016, aka "Dirty COW."

Sources

60

CVE-2016-5195Exploit
my personal POC of CVE-2016-5195(dirtyCOW)
CVE-2016-5195Exploit
Local privilege escalation exploit for CVE-2016-5195 (Dirty COW) targeting the Linux kernel race condition.
CVE-2016-5195PoC
DirtyCOW 笔记
CVE-2016-5195

Responsible use

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Exploit

DirtyCOW Exploit for Android

CVE-2016-5195-masterExploit

Proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2016-5195 (Dirty COW) targeting Android devices via ADB, demonstrating local privilege escalation through race condition exploitation.

kernel-exploit-dirtycow-project-submPoC

Dirty COW Privilege Escalation (CVE-2016-5195)

CVE-2016-5195Exploit

C exploit for CVE-2016-5195 (Dirty COW) that automatically generates a new root password by overwriting /etc/passwd, enabling local privilege escalation.

CVE-2016-5195Exploit

CVE-2016-5195 (Dirty COW) exploit that modifies /etc/passwd to escalate privileges and spawn a root shell on vulnerable Linux kernels.

CVE-2016-5195Research

Non-weaponized CVE-2016-5195 (Dirty COW) analysis and validation harness with root-cause research, upstream patch review, and safe lab-only PoC for confirmed kernels.

Research-CVE-2016-5195PoC

Detailed technical analysis and proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2016-5195 (Dirty COW), a Linux kernel privilege-escalation vulnerability using a race condition in copy-on-write memory management.

CVE-2016-5195Exploit

Educational implementation of the Dirty COW (CVE-2016-5195) privilege escalation exploit, including race condition payload and SUID-based root shell escalation for Linux systems.

DirtyCowExploit

Below code takes advantage of a known vulnerability [Dirty COW (CVE-2016-5195)] 🔥

The-exploitation-of-Dirty-Cow-CVE-2016-5195Research

The Repository contains documents that explains the explotation of CVE-2016-5195

dirtycowExploit

Dirty Cow exploit - CVE-2016-5195

Exploit-Dirty-CowPoC

Privilege escalation lab reproducing the DirtyCow kernel exploit (CVE-2016-5195) in a controlled environment. Includes vulnerable setup, exploit execution, privilege escalation to root, and mitigation analysis.

dirtycow-vdsoPoC

PoC for Dirty COW (CVE-2016-5195)

Dirty-Cow-Explanation-CVE-2016-5195-Research

Educational walkthrough of the Dirty COW (CVE-2016-5195) privilege escalation vulnerability, explaining the race condition exploit in the Linux kernel.

android-CVE-2016-5195PoC

Proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2016-5195 (Dirty COW) on Android devices. Compiles native binaries via NDK and deploys via ADB to escalate privileges to root on vulnerable devices.

root-dirtyc0wExploit

DirtyCow root privilege escalation (CVE-2016-5195)

OSDS_Paper_CVE-2016-5195Research

Academic paper and presentation slides analyzing the Dirty COW Linux privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2016-5195), including exploitation techniques, kernel writeback behavior, and detection challenges.

CVE-2016-5195PoC

CVE-2016-5195 (dirtycow/dirtyc0w) proof of concept for Android

Dirty-COW-CVE-2016-5195-TestingPoC

Dirty COW (CVE-2016-5195) Testing

CVE-2016-5195Exploit

Ported golang version of dirtycow.c

lenovo-a1000g-mt8317-A412_01_09_130907-kernel-3.4.0-root-cve-2016-5195Exploit

[AI-assisted] Root method for Lenovo IdeaTab A1000G (MT8317, kernel 3.4.0, Android 4.1) via CVE-2016-5195 (Dirty COW)

derpyc0wExploit

Example exploit for CVE-2016-5195

Dirty-COW-CVE-2016-5195-PoC

Exploit the dirtycow vulnerability to login as root

DirtyCOW_CVE-2016-5195Exploit

Exploit for CVE-2016-5195 (DirtyCOW) enabling local privilege escalation on Linux systems via a race condition in the kernel's copy-on-write mechanism.

CVE-2016-5195PoC

Proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2016-5195 (Dirty COW), a Linux kernel race condition enabling local privilege escalation to root.

CVE-2016-5195Exploit

Local privilege escalation exploit for Linux kernel (CVE-2016-5195, Dirty COW). Includes a compiled exploit binary and reference implementation.

Escalamiento-de-Privilegios-usando-el-Kernel-Exploit-Dirty-CowExploit

Exploit para escalada de privilegios en Linux basado en la vulnerabilidad Dirty Cow (CVE-2016-5195). Incluye binario, código fuente e instrucciones para su uso en entornos controlados.

dirtycowExploit

Ready to use, weaponized dirtycow (CVE-2016-5195)

DirtyCow-EXPExploit

编译好的脏牛漏洞（CVE-2016-5195）EXP

dirtycaw-projetExploit

Escala de privilegios con CVE-2010-5195

dirtycow-replacerExploit

CVE-2016-5195 dirtycow by timwr automated multi file patch tool

Dirty-Cow-CVE-2016-5195-Exploit

Exploit for CVE-2016-5195 (Dirty Cow) local privilege escalation vulnerability in Linux kernel, enabling race condition-based root access.

org.cowpoop.mooooooExploit

Android APK Based On Public Information Using DirtyCOW CVE-2016-5195 Exploit

os-experiment-4PoC

os experiment 4 CVE-2016-5195

kernel-exploit-dirtycowPoC

Lab — Privilege Escalation via Dirty Cow CVE-2016-5195 | 4Geeks Academy

dirtcowExploit

Reproduction of CVE-2016-5195 (Dirty COW) Linux local privilege escalation exploit. Provides a ready-to-compile C source and step-by-step execution guide for educational testing.

Y2S1-Project-Linux-Exploitaion-using-CVE-2016-5195-VulnerabilityExploit

Educational Linux privilege escalation exploit targeting CVE-2016-5195 (Dirty COW) to demonstrate kernel vulnerability exploitation and root access acquisition.

dirtyCowExploit

Dirtycow also is known as CVE-2016-5195

CVE-2016-5195PoC

Proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2016-5195, a Linux kernel race condition vulnerability resulting in local privilege escalation.

PSSRootExploit

One-Click-Root program based on CVE-2016-5195, that works on the old 'PlayStation Certified' android devices

dirtycow-labExploit

Explotación vulnerabilidad Dirty COW (CVE-2016-5195) en Ubuntu 16.04.1.

Escalamiento-de-Privilegios-usando-el-Kernel-Exploit-Dirty-CowPoC

Este proyecto tiene como objetivo demostrar de forma práctica el funcionamiento del exploit Dirty COW (CVE-2016-5195), una vulnerabilidad crítica del en el kernel de Linux. Se simula un escenario realista en el que un atacante con acceso local limitado a un sistema sin parchear logra escalar sus privilegios hasta obtener acceso completo como root.

dirtycow-labPoC

Educational PoC for Dirty COW (CVE-2016-5195) with logging, ptrace fallback, and binary payload support.

ansible_CVE-2016-5195_checkScanner

Ansible playbook to test systems for the Dirty COW privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2016-5195) with automated local exploitation checks.

scumjrsPoC

PoC for Dirty COW (CVE-2016-5195)

Linux-Kernel-Exploit-LABPoC

More specific : Dirty COW (CVE-2016-5195)

DirtyCOW-PoCExploit

An exploit script of CVE-2016-5195

CVE-2016-5195Exploit

这里保留着部分脏牛漏洞的利用代码

LinuxEelvationExploit

Linux Eelvation(持续更新)

ExploitsPoC

Original CVEs, exploit PoCs, and security advisories with detailed vulnerability chains, privilege escalation, and container escape techniques for penetration testing and research.

CVE-2026-31431-CopyFail-static-ELF--POCExploit

Minimal 587-byte static ELF exploit for CVE-2026-31431, achieving local privilege escalation via AF_ALG splice page cache corruption. No libc or runtime dependencies.

linux-kernel-exploitsExploit

linux-kernel-exploits Linux平台提权漏洞集合

Linux Kernel 2.6.22 < 3.9 - 'Dirty COW' /proc/self/mem Race Condition (Write Access Method)Exploit

Phil Oester · linux · Oct 19, 2016

Linux Kernel 2.6.22 < 3.9 (x86/x64) - 'Dirty COW /proc/self/mem' Race Condition Privilege Escalation (SUID Method)Exploit

Robin Verton · linux · Oct 21, 2016

Linux Kernel 2.6.22 < 3.9 - 'Dirty COW PTRACE_POKEDATA' Race Condition (Write Access Method)Exploit

Phil Oester · linux · Oct 26, 2016

Linux Kernel 2.6.22 < 3.9 - 'Dirty COW' 'PTRACE_POKEDATA' Race Condition Privilege Escalation (/etc/passwd Method)Exploit

FireFart · linux · Nov 28, 2016

Linux Kernel 2.6.22 < 3.9 - 'Dirty COW /proc/self/mem' Race Condition Privilege Escalation (/etc/passwd Method)Exploit

Gabriele Bonacini · linux · Nov 27, 2016