CVE-2006-3626 in Kernel
Summary
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.
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Reservation
07/14/2006
Disclosure
07/18/2006
Status
Confirmed
Entries
VulDB provides additional information and datapoints for this CVE:
| ID | Vulnerability | CWE | Exp | Cou | CVE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2379 | Linux Kernel proc race condition | 362 | Proof-of-Concept | Official fix | CVE-2006-3626 |