Description
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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Remediation
No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
EUVD |
EUVD-2006-3621 | 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. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-319-1 | Linux kernel vulnerability |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-319-2 | Linux kernel vulnerability |
References
History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T18:39:53.486Z
Reserved: 2006-07-14T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2006-3626
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Status : Modified
Published: 2006-07-18T15:46:00.000
Modified: 2026-04-16T00:27:16.627
Link: CVE-2006-3626
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
EUVD
Ubuntu USN