CVE-2007-6417

tmpfs: restore missing clear_highpage (kernels from 2.6.11 up)

Published Dec 18, 2007 CVSS 2.0 · 7.2 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
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).

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-1436-1 New Linux 2.6.18 packages fix several vulnerabilities
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2007-6383 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).
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-574-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-578-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 4:02 PM
Reserved
Dec 17, 2007, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 18, 2007, 12:46 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:48 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Nov 28, 2007, 12:00 AM