Race Condition Vulnerability in Util-Linux Affecting Red Hat

CVE-2017-2616

Summary

A race condition exists in prior versions of util-linux, where the 'su' command improperly manages child processes. This vulnerability allows a local authenticated attacker to exploit the flaw under specific conditions, potentially enabling them to terminate processes running with root privileges. This scenario poses a significant risk in environments where system integrity and process management are crucial.

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