CVE-2006-3626 describes a race condition in Linux kernel versions 2.6.17.4 and earlier, allowing local users to achieve root privileges. This vulnerability leverages the prctl function with PR_SET_DUMPABLE to manipulate /proc/self/environ, making it setuid root. With a CVSS score of 6.2, it has a local attack vector and high attack complexity, but a complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, no known exploit code in common databases like Metasploit or ExploitDB, and minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.6.16CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.6.16CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.16:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.6.16CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.16:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.6.16CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.16:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.6.16CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.16:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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