Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old Linux kernel flaw in the Coda filesystem control path. A local user could crash an affected machine and, according to the CVE description, may be able to run arbitrary code by abusing negative size values. The main business concern is legacy Linux systems that still run old kernels. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux hosts running kernel 2.6.9 or 2.4.x before 2.4.29, especially where local shell or application users exist. The source bundle does not identify affected modern distributions or remote exposure. Prioritize if legacy Linux hosts are still in production, shared, or reachable by untrusted local users. For modern supported systems, urgency is lower, but inventory confirmation is still warranted because the affected versions are obsolete. Mitigation focus: Inventory Linux systems running 2.6.9 or 2.4.x kernels.; Apply applicable Debian, Red Hat, Fedora, or vendor kernel updates.; Retire or isolate unsupported legacy Linux systems..
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- Known Exploited
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:11690CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
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