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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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T18:39:53.486Z
Reserved: 2006-07-14T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2006-3626

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Status : Deferred
Published: 2006-07-18T15:46:00.000
Modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
Link: CVE-2006-3626
