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CVE-2004-0887: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 on the S/390 platform does not properly handle a certain privileged instruct...

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 on the S/390 platform does not properly handle a certain privileged instruction, which allows local users to gain root privileges.

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This is an old Linux kernel privilege-escalation issue affecting SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 on IBM S/390. A person who already has local access could potentially become root. It matters mainly for legacy mainframe Linux environments that still run this specific platform. Exposure appears limited to legacy SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 deployments on S/390. Organizations without this platform are unlikely to be affected based on the provided evidence. Treat as high priority only where SLES 9 on S/390 still exists. The business risk is full host takeover by an existing local user, but the exposed population should be narrow and legacy-focused. Mitigation focus: Identify any SLES 9 systems running on S/390.; Review SUSE-SA:2004:037 for vendor kernel guidance.; Apply applicable vendor-supported kernel updates where available..

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