CVE-2005-0749: The load_elf_library in the Linux kernel before 2.6.11.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (k...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Linux kernel flaw that can let a local user crash the system by running a malformed ELF library or executable. The impact described is denial of service, not data theft or remote takeover. Exposure is mainly legacy systems running Linux kernels before 2.6.11.6 or vendor kernels identified in 2005 advisories. Likely exposure is limited to very old Linux kernels and downstream vendor packages from the 2005 era. Modern supported Linux distributions are unlikely to be affected, but long-lived appliances, embedded systems, or unmanaged legacy servers should be checked explicitly. Treat this as a legacy resilience risk. It is not described as remotely exploitable, but a local crash of critical systems can still create business interruption. Prioritize any unsupported or internet-adjacent legacy Linux assets, especially where third parties or low-privilege users can execute code. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Linux kernels to 2.6.11.6 or later where applicable.; Apply relevant vendor kernel advisories from Red Hat, Ubuntu, Fedora, or SGI.; Prioritize unsupported legacy systems for replacement or isolation..

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Jun 29, 2026, 22:58 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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