It exists systemd does not correctly check the content of PIDFile files before using it to kill processes. When a service is run from an unprivileged user (e.g. User field set in the service file), a local attacker who is able to write to the PIDFile of the mentioned service may use this flaw to trick systemd into killing other services and/or privileged processes. Versions before v237 are vulnerable.
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systemd project systemd |
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redhat enterprise linux 7.0 |
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canonical ubuntu linux 18.04 |
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canonical ubuntu linux 19.10 |
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canonical ubuntu linux 16.04 |
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netapp element software - |
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netapp active iq performance analytics services - |
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