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Linux Ptrace/Setuid Exec Vulnerability
Linux contains a vulnerability in it's exec() implementation that may allow for modification of setuid process memory via ptrace(). The vulnerability is due to the fact that it is possible for a traced process to exec() a setuid image if the tracing process is setuid. Attackers can exploit this to elevate privileges. Note: There are currently conflicting reports about the exploitability of this vulnerability. |
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