Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old Linux kernel local denial-of-service issue. A user already able to run code on an affected system could create an unrecoverable zombie process that init cannot reap, potentially affecting availability. The source bundle does not identify exact upstream kernel versions, CVSS severity, or active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux systems or appliances using affected kernel builds from the 2006-2008 timeframe. Modern, actively maintained distributions are less likely exposed, but the bundle is not specific enough to confirm exact affected versions. Treat this as a legacy availability risk, not an internet-facing emergency. Prioritize it during legacy Linux and appliance patch reviews, especially where multiple users or hosted workloads can execute local code. Mitigation focus: Inventory legacy Linux kernels and vendor appliances from the relevant period.; Review vendor advisories, especially Red Hat and Avaya guidance, for applicable updates.; Apply vendor kernel updates where affected packages are identified..
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- Known Exploited
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CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10834CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
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