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ID:13086 - Exploit for Race condition in Linux kernel - CVE-2006-3626
ID:13086 - Exploit for Race condition in Linux kernel - CVE-2006-3626
Published: October 2, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU95460
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2006-3626
CWE-ID: CWE-362
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Linux kernel
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.
Race condition in Linux kernel 2.6.17.4 and earlier allows local users to gain root privileges by using prctl with PR_SET_DUMPABLE in a way that causes /proc/self/environ to become setuid root.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's repository.