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Race condition In kdebase

Description

Race condition in backend/ctrl.c in KDM in KDE Software Compilation (SC) 2.2.0 through 4.4.2 allows local users to change the permissions of arbitrary files, and consequently gain privileges, by blocking the removal of a certain directory that contains a control socket, related to improper interaction with ksm.

Mitigation

Update Impact

Minimal update. May introduce new vulnerabilities or breaking changes.

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