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CVE-2006-3626

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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.

Date published : 2006-07-14

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18992

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/440300/100/0/threaded

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