EIP-2026-102898

PRE-CVE

Linux Kernel 2.2.x - Non-Readable File Ptrace Local Information Leak

Title source: legacy
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-102898. PoCs published by Lamagra Argamal.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This is a technical analysis of a Linux ptrace vulnerability in 2.2.x kernels where non-readable non-setuid executables can be traced as child processes, leading to information disclosure. The writeup demonstrates the vulnerability by comparing PT_ATTACH behavior with child process tracing.

Description

Linux Kernel 2.2.x - Non-Readable File Ptrace Local Information Leak

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WRITEUP VERIFIED
by Lamagra Argamal · textlocallinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/20458

This is a technical analysis of a Linux ptrace vulnerability in 2.2.x kernels where non-readable non-setuid executables can be traced as child processes, leading to information disclosure. The writeup demonstrates the vulnerability by comparing PT_ATTACH behavior with child process tracing.

Classification
Writeup 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Linux kernel 2.2.x
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to a Linux system with kernel 2.2.x · Non-readable executable file
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →

Details

Status pre_cve
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026