CVE-2007-4130: The Linux kernel 2.6.9 before 2.6.9-67 in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 4 on Itanium (ia64) does not prop...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a denial-of-service flaw in old Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 systems on Itanium. A local user could trigger a kernel panic, causing the server to crash. The exposure is narrow and legacy-focused, but affected systems may still matter in specialized environments. Likely limited to legacy Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 deployments on Itanium ia64 hardware running kernels earlier than 2.6.9-67. Internet exposure is not the main issue because the described attacker is local. Prioritize only if the organization still operates RHEL 4 Itanium systems. For most environments this is a legacy cleanup item, not an emergency. For critical legacy workloads with multiple local users, patch or isolate quickly. Mitigation focus: Inventory Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 systems running Itanium ia64 kernels.; Update affected kernels to Red Hat's fixed 2.6.9-67 or later RHEL 4 errata level.; If systems cannot be updated, restrict local shell access and prioritize retirement..

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Jun 28, 2026, 19:27 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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