CVE-2006-3626 in Kernelinfo

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

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