Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2004-1191 is an old SuSE Linux kernel issue where certain multi-processor systems with more than 4GB of RAM could let a local user read memory they should not access. The main business concern is legacy system exposure and possible leakage of sensitive data from memory. Exposure appears limited to legacy SuSE Linux 8.1 through 9.2 systems meeting two conditions: SMP enabled and more than 4GB of memory. Local user access is required. The bundle lacks structured affected CPEs, so inventory verification must be manual. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless affected systems still host sensitive workloads or untrusted local users. Prioritize inventory, isolation, and replacement because the affected operating systems are very old and may carry broader unsupported-platform risk. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire or isolate affected legacy SuSE systems.; Check SUSE-SA:2004:042 for vendor kernel update guidance.; Restrict local shell access on potentially affected hosts..
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- linux-smbrecvtrans2-memory-leak(18137)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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