CVE-2007-6694: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2007-6694: The chrp_show_cpuinfo function (chrp/setup.c) in Linux kernel 2.4.21 through 2.6.18-53, when running on Pow...

The chrp_show_cpuinfo function (chrp/setup.c) in Linux kernel 2.4.21 through 2.6.18-53, when running on PowerPC, might allow local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via unknown vectors that cause the of_get_property function to fail, which triggers a NULL pointer dereference.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 16:18 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Linux kernel issue affecting PowerPC systems in specific 2.4 and 2.6 kernel ranges. A local user may be able to crash the machine by triggering a NULL pointer dereference in CPU information handling. It is primarily an availability risk, not a remote compromise based on the provided sources. Exposure appears limited to legacy PowerPC Linux systems running the affected kernel range. Systems without local untrusted users, non-PowerPC platforms, or kernels outside the cited versions are less likely to be affected based on the provided description. Prioritize this where legacy PowerPC Linux systems still exist with shared or untrusted local access. For modern non-PowerPC fleets, business urgency is likely low, but unsupported legacy systems should be reviewed because a local crash can affect service availability. Mitigation focus: Identify any PowerPC Linux systems running the cited kernel range.; Apply vendor kernel updates referenced by Red Hat, Ubuntu, or Debian advisories.; Check current vendor guidance for any still-supported downstream kernel packages..

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

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 29, 2008, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=396751CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
USN-614-1CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_UBUNTU
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:11215CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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