Linux Kernel "/proc" Race Condition Privilege Escalation ------------------------------------------------------- [Threat Summary]: A race condition in "/proc" when changing file status could allow code to be executed as the root user [Affected Systems]: Linux Kernel 2.6.x [Impact]: Privilege Escalation [Exploit]: A public exploit is available [Resolution]: Update to version 2.6.17.5 or later at http://kernel.org/ [Read More]: http://secunia.com/advisories/21041/
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