Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old Linux kernel information disclosure issue. On kernels through 3.1, a local user could observe sensitive keyboard-related signals through /proc/interrupts. The main business risk is on legacy or unsupported Linux systems with local user access, especially shared servers or terminals. Exposure is most likely on obsolete Linux systems running kernels through 3.1. Modern supported distributions are unlikely to remain affected, but inherited appliances, embedded systems, and unmanaged shared hosts should be checked. Prioritize this during legacy Linux cleanup rather than emergency response. It matters where old kernels and local user access overlap, but the provided evidence does not indicate active exploitation or remote compromise. Mitigation focus: Inventory Linux hosts and flag kernels through version 3.1.; Upgrade affected systems to a vendor-supported kernel release.; Check Debian, Ubuntu, or relevant vendor guidance for fixed package status..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://lkml.org/lkml/2011/11/7/340CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-4915CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://vigilance.fr/vulnerability/Linux-kernel-information-disclosure-about-keyboard-11131CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2011/q4/571CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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