CVE-2011-0710: The task_show_regs function in arch/s390/kernel/traps.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.38-rc4-next-20110216...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2011-0710 is an old Linux kernel information leak limited to the s390 platform. A local user could read process register values for another process through /proc. This is not described as remote code execution or privilege escalation in the provided sources. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Linux systems on IBM s390 architecture, or vendor products that shipped affected kernels. The bundle does not provide detailed affected CPEs, distribution package names, or appliance version mapping. Low for most environments, because the issue is local-only, architecture-specific, and very old. Raise priority for regulated or shared-user mainframe Linux environments where local users may access sensitive workloads. Mitigation focus: Inventory Linux s390 systems running kernels older than 2.6.38-rc4-next-20110216.; Apply vendor kernel updates that include the upstream task_show_regs fix.; Review distribution and appliance advisories before assuming product exposure..

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Jun 28, 2026, 01:17 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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