CVE-2010-0415: The do_pages_move function in mm/migrate.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.33-rc7 does not validate node val...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Linux kernel flaw where a local user could trigger bad memory-node handling. The reported impact includes reading kernel memory and crashing the system. It matters mainly for legacy Linux systems or appliances that still run unpatched 2.6-era kernels or vendor kernels missing the backport. Exposure is most likely on obsolete Linux kernels before 2.6.33-rc7 or distribution kernels that did not receive the relevant vendor security update. Modern supported distributions are unlikely to be exposed, but embedded, appliance, and long-lived legacy hosts need confirmation. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item, not an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize systems with many local users, shared hosting, research environments, or appliances that cannot be easily patched. Mitigation focus: Identify Linux hosts running pre-2.6.33-rc7 or affected vendor kernel packages.; Apply the relevant vendor kernel security update where available.; Confirm the system boots into the updated kernel after patching..

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Jun 28, 2026, 03:36 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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