CVE-2007-6206: The do_coredump function in fs/exec.c in Linux kernel 2.4.x and 2.6.x up to 2.6.24-rc3, and possibly other...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Linux kernel information disclosure flaw. A local user may be able to read sensitive data from a core dump produced by a root process when an existing dump file is reused with the wrong ownership. It matters mainly for legacy systems still running affected 2.4.x or 2.6.x kernels. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux servers, appliances, or embedded systems running unpatched 2.4.x or early 2.6.x kernels. Modern supported distributions are unlikely to be affected unless they carry an old vulnerable kernel branch. Prioritize this for legacy Linux estates and shared systems. It is not evidenced as remotely exploitable or actively exploited in the supplied sources, but it can expose privileged memory and secrets where local users exist. Mitigation focus: Identify systems running Linux 2.4.x or 2.6.x through 2.6.24-rc3.; Apply relevant vendor kernel security updates from Debian, SUSE, Mandriva, rPath, or your distribution.; If no vendor fix is available, follow current vendor guidance for legacy kernel hardening..

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Jun 28, 2026, 19:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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