CVE-2017-2616
Medium
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.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.5
Exploit probability—
Product
Util-linux
PublishedJul 27, 2018
First seenJul 27, 2018
Weakness typeCWE-267CWE-267
How to fix
Update
- util-linux_project util-linux2.32.1 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| util-linux_project util-linux | v < 2.32.1 | 2.32.1 |
| debian debian_linux | 8.0 | — |
| redhat enterprise_linux_desktop | 6.0, 7.0 | — |
| redhat enterprise_linux_server | 6.0, 7.0 | — |
| redhat enterprise_linux_server_aus | 7.3, 7.4 | — |
| redhat enterprise_linux_server_eus | 7.3, 7.4, 7.5 | — |
| redhat enterprise_linux_workstation | 6.0, 7.0 | — |
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