CVE-2009-0605: Stack consumption vulnerability in the do_page_fault function in arch/x86/mm/fault.c in the Linux kernel be...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Linux kernel flaw where a local user could crash or corrupt a vulnerable x86 system, and possibly gain higher privileges. Exposure depends on a pre-2.6.28.5 kernel and registered Kprobes probe activity, so unmanaged legacy Linux assets are the main concern. Likely exposure is limited to legacy x86 Linux systems running kernels before 2.6.28.5 or vendor kernels lacking the backported fix, particularly where Kprobes probes are registered. Current supported distributions are likely patched, but old appliances and frozen server images should be checked. Treat this as a legacy platform hygiene issue unless vulnerable old Linux systems still exist in production. The business risk rises where local users, shared hosting, or untrusted workloads can access affected systems. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Linux kernels to 2.6.28.5 or a vendor-patched equivalent.; Apply relevant distribution advisories, including Ubuntu guidance where applicable.; Prioritize legacy x86 systems with local multi-user access or diagnostic probing enabled..

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Jun 28, 2026, 11:23 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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