CVE-2007-3851: The drm/i915 component in the Linux kernel before 2.6.22.2, when used with i965G and later chipsets, allows...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Linux kernel local privilege escalation in the Intel i915 DRM graphics component. A user already logged into an X11 graphical session with DRM access could potentially gain higher privileges. The business risk is mainly from unpatched legacy Linux workstations, appliances, or embedded systems. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Linux systems running kernels before 2.6.22.2 with Intel i965G or later graphics and local X11 plus DRM access. Modern supported distributions are unlikely to remain affected, but old appliances, lab systems, and unsupported desktops should be checked. Treat this as high priority only where legacy Linux graphical systems still exist. It is not presented as internet-exploitable or actively exploited in the supplied sources, but it can turn local access into full host compromise on affected systems. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Linux kernels to vendor-fixed packages or at least 2.6.22.2 where applicable.; Prioritize legacy graphical Linux systems with Intel i965G or later graphics hardware.; Review the applicable distribution advisory before applying legacy kernel packages..

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Jun 29, 2026, 04:07 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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