Summary
generated automatically from NVD dataThe Linux kernel's "capabilities" feature, in versions before 2.2.16, contains a flaw known as the "Linux kernel setuid/setcap vulnerability." A local user can set capabilities so that a setuid program is unable to drop its privileges. This can cause a denial of service or let the user gain elevated privileges. The flaw is rated 10.0 (HIGH) under CVSS v2.0.
NVD description
The "capabilities" feature in Linux before 2.2.16 allows local users to cause a denial of service or gain privileges by setting the capabilities to prevent a setuid program from dropping privileges, aka the "Linux kernel setuid/setcap vulnerability."
EPSS · FIRST.org
11.4%probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Higher than 95% of scored CVEs
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) estimates, from observed exploitation activity, how likely a CVE is to be exploited in the next 30 days. It complements CVSS, which measures severity, not likelihood. Score of 2026-10-30, recomputed daily by FIRST.org.
CVSS v2.0 Score
Information
- Published
- 9 juin 2000
- Updated
- 16 juin 2026
- Status
- Modified
- Source
- cve@mitre.org
Affected products
Bounds published by NVD: "< 8.4.27" means 8.4.27 is no longer vulnerable. The fixed release to install is in the vendor advisory.
Weaknesses (CWE)
References (12)
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