CVE-2001-0317

Linux kernel <2.5 - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

Race condition in ptrace in Linux kernel 2.4 and 2.2 allows local users to gain privileges by using ptrace to track and modify a running setuid process.

Exploits (2)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Wojciech Purczynski · clocallinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/20721
exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Wojciech Purczynski · clocallinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/20720

Scores

EPSS 0.0045
EPSS Percentile 63.6%

Details

Status published
Products (2)
linux/linux_kernel 2.2.0
linux/linux_kernel 2.4.0
Published May 03, 2001
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026