CVE-2006-3626

MediumCVSS 6.2/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

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.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 6.2/10AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published: Jul 18, 2006
Last modified: Jun 16, 2026
NVD status: Modified

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