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Linux /proc Filesystem Potential Information Disclosure Vulnerability

A potential information disclosure vulnerability has been reported for the Linux /proc filesystem, specifically when invoking setuid applications. As a result, an unprivileged user may be able to read the contents of a setuid application's environment data. This could potentially, although unlikely, result in the disclosure of sensitive information, such as restricted file path information.







 

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