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CVE-2026-72694 is a symlink-following vulnerability in the MRTG daemon's PID-file handling. When the daemon starts with root privileges and subsequently drops privileges, an unprivileged local attacker who can influence the PID-file location can pre-place a symbolic link to an existing target file. The root process follows the link when changing ownership, causing the target file to be reassigned to the MRTG daemon user.
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A symlink-following issue in the MRTG daemon's chown handling permits local privilege escalation through manipulation of the PID-file path.
A specific vulnerability tracked as CVE-2026-72694 affecting AlmaLinux 9 packages, referenced in an AlmaLinux local security check advisory.
A vulnerability tracked as CVE-2026-72694 affecting Oracle Linux 10 packages mrtg and mrtg-selinux, referenced in an Oracle Linux security check advisory.
A specific vulnerability tracked as CVE-2026-72694 affecting AlmaLinux-related packages, referenced in an Alma Linux local security check advisory. The content does not describe the flaw beyond associating it with CWE-59 and providing CVSS metrics.
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Cross-references every affected SKU, including bundled OEM variants.
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