CVE-2006-3626

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…

published July 15, 2006

CVSS
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EPSS
2%
Percentile
82.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

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.

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02203 · 82.4th percentile
Published
2006-07-15T01:06Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 JUL 01:06Z
    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…
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