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CVE-2007-0958: Linux kernel 2.6.x before 2.6.20 allows local users to read unreadable binaries by using the interpreter (P...

Linux kernel 2.6.x before 2.6.20 allows local users to read unreadable binaries by using the interpreter (PT_INTERP) functionality and triggering a core dump, a variant of CVE-2004-1073.

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This is an old Linux kernel information-disclosure issue. A local user on an affected 2.6.x system could make the kernel expose contents of a binary that file permissions intended to hide. The source bundle does not show active exploitation or a CVSS score. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux systems running 2.6.x kernels before 2.6.20, or vendor kernels missing the relevant backport. The bundle does not identify modern affected products beyond historical distribution advisories. Treat as a legacy hardening and cleanup issue unless affected multi-user Linux hosts still exist. Priority rises where untrusted local accounts are present or unreadable binaries contain sensitive intellectual property, credentials, or licensed code. Mitigation focus: Update affected Linux kernels using the applicable vendor security advisory.; Verify vendor package notes include the 2.6.20-era fix or equivalent backport.; Prioritize systems where untrusted users have shell or local execution access..

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