CVE-2006-6304

kernel: use flag in do_coredump()

Published Dec 14, 2006 CVSS 2.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 2.6% KEV · Not listed
Description
The do_coredump function in fs/exec.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.19 sets the flag variable to O_EXCL but does not use it, which allows context-dependent attackers to modify arbitrary files via a rewrite attack during a core dump.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2006-6287 The do_coredump function in fs/exec.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.19 sets the flag variable to O_EXCL but does not use it, which allows context-dependent attackers to modify arbitrary files via a rewrite attack during a core dump.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 8:19 PM
Reserved
Dec 5, 2006, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 14, 2006, 8:28 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:32 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Nov 12, 2009, 12:00 AM