Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old Linux kernel denial-of-service issue. A local user can trigger a kernel NULL pointer crash through the compatibility mount path for smbfs, potentially taking the host down. It is not a remote compromise issue in the provided sources. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux systems still running kernel 2.6.20 or earlier, especially systems permitting local shell access or multi-user workloads. Modern supported kernels should generally be outside the described version range, but evidence should come from inventory, not assumption. Treat as a legacy availability risk. Prioritize if old Linux hosts support critical services or allow multiple local users. Otherwise, handle through normal legacy-system remediation and lifecycle management. Mitigation focus: Identify systems running Linux kernel 2.6.20 or earlier.; Apply the relevant vendor kernel update from SUSE, Debian, Ubuntu, Red Hat, or Mandriva guidance.; Retire or isolate unsupported legacy Linux hosts until patched..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10941CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- RHSA-2007:0376CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
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