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7.2

Linux kernel 2.6.11‑2.6.23 may expose data or crash

CVE-2007-6417 · published 18 years ago
Summary

The Linux kernel versions 2.6.11 through 2.6.23 can fail to erase memory when using temporary file storage. This could let a local user see sensitive information or cause the system to become unstable. Updating to a newer kernel version or applying the provided patches resolves the issue.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
linux linux_kernel 2.6.11
2.6.12
2.6.13
2.6.14
2.6.15
2.6.16
2.6.17
2.6.18
2.6.19
2.6.20
2.6.21
2.6.22
1 more version range
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
The shmem_getpage function (mm/shmem.c) in Linux kernel 2.6.11 through 2.6.23 does not properly clear allocated memory in some rare circumstances related to tmpfs, which might allow local users to ...
The shmem_getpage function (mm/shmem.c) in Linux kernel 2.6.11 through 2.6.23 does not properly clear allocated memory in some rare circumstances related to tmpfs, which might allow local users to read sensitive kernel data or cause a denial of service (crash).
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
7.2 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-200Information Exposure
CWE-399Resource Management Errors
Timeline
Published18 Dec 2007
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2007-6417 · NVD
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