CVE-2017-6001: Race condition in kernel/events/core.c in the Linux kernel before 4.9.7 allows local users to gain privileg...

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CVE-2017-6001 is a Linux kernel local privilege escalation issue. A user or application already running on the device may be able to gain higher privileges by triggering a race in perf event handling. It matters most on multi-user Linux hosts, shared servers, and affected Android devices where untrusted local code can run. Exposure is likely where Linux kernels are older than 4.9.7 or vendor kernels lack the backported fix. Local execution is required. Validate distribution-specific kernel packages rather than assuming upstream version numbers map directly to patched status. Prioritize remediation for internet-facing platforms that also run untrusted local workloads, shared hosting, CI runners, developer servers, and managed Android fleets. Lower urgency applies to tightly controlled single-user systems, but patching remains important because successful exploitation can convert local access into elevated control. Mitigation focus: Apply vendor kernel updates for affected Linux or Android builds.; Confirm whether vendor kernels include commit 321027c1fe77 backports.; Prioritize shared systems where untrusted local users or workloads run..

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Jun 13, 2026, 06:20 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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