Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a legacy Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 kernel issue affecting x86 systems using the hugemem kernel and 4GB/4GB split patch. A local user could crash the system, causing denial of service. The sources do not show remote exploitation, privilege escalation, or active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 x86 deployments running the hugemem kernel with the 4GB/4GB split patch. Modern systems are unlikely to be affected unless they retain this obsolete platform or equivalent vendor-maintained legacy images. Treat this as a legacy availability risk. It is not presented as remotely exploitable, but an affected production host could be crashed by a local user. Priority should depend on whether any RHEL 4 hugemem systems still exist in business-critical environments. Mitigation focus: Review Red Hat RHSA-2005:092 for the applicable kernel update or vendor guidance.; Patch affected RHEL 4 hugemem systems where vendor-supported updates remain available.; Restrict local shell access on any unpatched affected legacy host..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- red-hat-patch-dos(20620)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:11647CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
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