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Linux kernel Uselib() Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Linux kernel is reported prone to a local privilege-escalation vulnerability. This issue arises in the 'uselib()' functions of the Linux binary-format loader as a result of a race condition. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on a vulnerable computer.

The ELF and a.out loaders are reportedly affected by this vulnerability.