CVE-2017-2616 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2017-2616 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 27/07/2018 | CVE Updated: 05/08/2024 | CVE Year: 2017
Source: redhat | Vendor: Linux | Product: util-linux
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2017-2616 Description

A race condition was found in util-linux before 2.32.1 in the way su handled the management of child processes. A local authenticated attacker could use this flaw to kill other processes with root privileges under specific conditions.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

CWE-ID: CWE-267
CWE Name: CWE-267
Source: Linux

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).