CVE-2007-6417: The shmem_getpage function (mm/shmem.c) in Linux kernel 2.6.11 through 2.6.23 does not properly clear alloc...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2007-6417 is an old Linux kernel flaw in tmpfs memory handling. In rare cases, newly allocated shared memory pages may not be cleared, letting a local user read sensitive kernel data or crash the system. Exposure is mainly legacy Linux systems still running kernels in the 2.6.11 through 2.6.23 range or vendor kernels covered by the cited 2007-2008 advisories. Modern supported kernels are unlikely to be exposed, but embedded or unmanaged systems should be checked. Prioritize if legacy Linux hosts remain in production, especially multi-user, shared hosting, or sensitive workloads. For current supported Linux fleets, this is mainly a hygiene and asset-discovery issue rather than an emergency. Mitigation focus: Identify systems running Linux kernels 2.6.11 through 2.6.23.; Apply the relevant vendor kernel security update where available.; For unsupported systems, plan kernel upgrade or system replacement..

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

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