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util-linux: Sending SIGKILL to other processes with root privileges via su

🗓️ 12 Apr 2017 12:25:06Reported by RedHatType 
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Race condition in su child process handling allows local attacker to kill root processes.

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25 Jun 2026 10:49Current
7.3High risk
Vulners AI Score7.3
CVSS 34.7 - 5.5
CVSS 24.7
EPSS0.00282
SSVC
CWE-267
util-linuxsuroot privilegesrace conditionprocess managementlocal attackerkilling processes
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