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CVE-2011-3603: The router advertisement daemon (radvd) before 1.8.2 does not properly handle errors in the privsep_init fu...

The router advertisement daemon (radvd) before 1.8.2 does not properly handle errors in the privsep_init function, which causes the radvd daemon to run as root and has an unspecified impact.

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CVE-2011-3603 affects radvd, the IPv6 router advertisement daemon. In versions before 1.8.2, an error in privilege-separation initialization could leave the daemon running as root. The public record does not define the resulting impact, so business urgency depends on whether radvd is deployed on network infrastructure. Exposure is likely limited to systems running radvd before 1.8.2, typically Unix/Linux hosts providing IPv6 router advertisements. The bundle does not identify specific affected vendors or packaged versions. Handle as network infrastructure patch hygiene, not a confirmed emergency. Escalate if old radvd versions run on production routers or security-sensitive IPv6 segments. Mitigation focus: Upgrade radvd from versions before 1.8.2 to 1.8.2 or a vendor-patched package.; Check Red Hat and distribution advisories for package-specific remediation guidance.; Remove or disable radvd where IPv6 router advertisements are not required..

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