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CVE-2007-5087: The ATM module in the Linux kernel before 2.4.35.3, when CLIP support is enabled, allows local users to cau...

The ATM module in the Linux kernel before 2.4.35.3, when CLIP support is enabled, allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) by reading /proc/net/atm/arp before the CLIP module has been loaded.

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This is a legacy Linux kernel denial-of-service issue. On systems running Linux before 2.4.35.3 with ATM CLIP support enabled, a local user could trigger a kernel panic, causing system outage. The available sources do not show remote compromise, privilege escalation, data theft, or active exploitation. Exposure is most likely limited to obsolete Linux 2.4 systems using ATM/CLIP functionality. Modern supported Linux distributions are unlikely to be affected, but legacy appliances, embedded systems, or long-lived infrastructure should be checked. Treat this as a targeted legacy-infrastructure availability risk. It is not an internet-wide emergency based on the provided evidence, but any still-running Linux 2.4 system deserves urgent lifecycle review. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected systems to Linux 2.4.35.3 or a vendor-supported fixed kernel.; Disable ATM/CLIP support where it is not operationally required.; Reduce local interactive access on legacy hosts..

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