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CVE-2018-0492

HighPublished

Johnathan Nightingale beep through 1.3.4, if setuid, has a race condition that allows local privilege escalation.

Published: Apr 3, 2018
Updated: Aug 5, 2024
Assigning CNA: debian
Evidence observed: Apr 6, 2018

Primary CVSS

7.0/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 3.0

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS probability estimate

1.4%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 71.3%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Johnathan Nightingale beep through 1.3.4, if setuid, has a race condition that allows local privilege escalation.

Sources

GNU Beep 1.3 - 'HoleyBeep' Local Privilege EscalationExploit
Pirhack · linux · Apr 6, 2018

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