EIP-2026-102998

PRE-CVE

Slackware 7.0/7.1/8.0 - Manual Page Cache File Creation

Title source: legacy
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-102998. PoCs published by josh.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages a symlink attack in Slackware Linux's 'man' program to create a malicious cache file, leading to arbitrary code execution when root views a manual page. The attack involves creating a symlink with command injection to execute a script that compiles and runs a SUID binary.

Description

Slackware 7.0/7.1/8.0 - Manual Page Cache File Creation

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by josh · clocallinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/21014

This exploit leverages a symlink attack in Slackware Linux's 'man' program to create a malicious cache file, leading to arbitrary code execution when root views a manual page. The attack involves creating a symlink with command injection to execute a script that compiles and runs a SUID binary.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Slackware Linux (man program)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Local access to the system · Ability to create symlinks in /var/man/cat7/ · Root user must execute 'man man'
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →

Details

Status pre_cve
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026