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CVE-2008-3534: The shmem_delete_inode function in mm/shmem.c in the tmpfs implementation in the Linux kernel before 2.6.26...

The shmem_delete_inode function in mm/shmem.c in the tmpfs implementation in the Linux kernel before 2.6.26.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a certain sequence of file create, remove, and overwrite operations, as demonstrated by the insserv program, related to allocation of "useless pages" and improper maintenance of the i_blocks count.

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This is an old Linux kernel tmpfs flaw that can let a local user crash a system. It does not describe remote compromise or data theft. Business impact is availability: shared servers, legacy appliances, or multi-user systems on affected kernels could suffer an outage until rebooted and patched. Exposure is mainly legacy Linux systems running kernels before 2.6.26.1, or unpatched vendor kernels covered by 2008 Debian, Ubuntu, or Red Hat advisories. Risk requires local user capability, so multi-user hosts and shared environments matter most. Treat as a legacy availability risk. It is not evidence of remote takeover, but unsupported or multi-user Linux systems should be patched or retired because a local user could crash the host. Mitigation focus: Apply vendor kernel updates from the relevant Linux distribution advisory.; Confirm the running kernel includes the 2.6.26.1 tmpfs fix or vendor backport.; Prioritize internet-facing shared hosts only if local user access is available..

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