Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old Linux local privilege issue in modprobe from modutils 2.3.x. A user who already has local access could trigger command execution through shell metacharacters. The main business risk is legacy or embedded Linux systems that still carry vulnerable 2000-era packages. Likely exposure is limited to obsolete Linux distributions, appliances, or unmanaged legacy hosts still running modutils 2.3.x. The bundle cites Red Hat, Mandrake, SuSE, Debian, and Conectiva advisories, but does not provide a complete product matrix. Prioritize when legacy Linux systems allow shared shell access, host sensitive workloads, or cannot be patched quickly. Modern managed Linux fleets are less likely to be affected, but old appliances deserve targeted inventory. Mitigation focus: Apply the relevant vendor modutils update for affected legacy Linux systems.; Inventory hosts for modutils 2.3.x or affected distribution packages.; Retire or isolate systems that cannot receive vendor updates..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- linux-modprobe-execute-code(5516)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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