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Linux Kernel RLIMIT_CPU Zero Limit Handling Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

The Linux kernel is prone to a local security-bypass vulnerability because it fails to properly handle certain RLIMIT_CPU time limitations.

Attackers can exploit this issue to bypass certain security restrictions, which may lead to further attacks.

Versions prior to Linux kernel 2.6.22 are affected.







 

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