Linux · Linux Kernel · CVE-2020-35508
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Linux kernel (affected versions not specified)
**Description**
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's child/parent process identification handling while filtering signal handlers, related to a race condition and incorrect initialization of the process id. This issue can be exploited by a local attacker to bypass checks and send any signal to a privileged process, potentially allowing privilege escalation.
**Recommendations**
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.