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Race condition in Linux kernel 2.6.17.4 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges by using prctl with PR_SET_DUMPABLE in a way that causes /proc/self/environ to become setuid root.
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10060
Race condition in Linux kernel 2.6.17.4 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges by using prctl with PR_SET_DUMPABLE in a way that causes /proc/self/environ to become setuid root.
Family:
unix
Status:
ACCEPTED
Platform(s):
- Oracle Linux 4
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4
- CentOS Linux 4
Class:
vulnerability
Reference(s):
- CVE-2006-3626
Product(s):