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TI-2007-05921 Aliases CVE-2007-6206GHSA-c42f-578r-22gx

The do_coredump function in fs/exec.c in Linux kernel 2.4.x and 2.6.x up to 2.6.24-rc3…

Priority LOW 12CWE-200Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Local
Privileges required
None
User interaction
— Not recorded in CVSS 2.0
Attack complexity
Low
Impact type
Information disclosure
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
Partial · None · None
Fix status
Fixed

Attack profile from CVSS 2.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-200.

Summary

The do_coredump function in fs/exec.c in Linux kernel 2.4.x and 2.6.x up to 2.6.24-rc3, and possibly other versions, does not change the UID of a core dump file if it exists before a root process creates a core dump in the same location, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information.

Why it matters now

EPSS 0.00425 36th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Fixed Red Hat: 5 advisories

SSVC decision points

Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
——all versions—No fix listedCNA
  • — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA

CPE configurations NVD · 21

CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*2.4.0 – 2.4.35.2; 2.6.0 to before 2.6.24VulnerableLinux
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.24:-:*:*:*:*:*:*2.6.24VulnerableLinux
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.24:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*2.6.24 rc1VulnerableLinux
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.24:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*2.6.24 rc2VulnerableLinux
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.24:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*2.6.24 rc3VulnerableLinux
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:10.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*10.2VulnerableopenSUSE
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:10.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*10.3VulnerableopenSUSE
cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_desktop:10:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*10 sp1VulnerableSUSE
cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_real_time_extension:10:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*10 sp1VulnerableSUSE
cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_server:10:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*10 sp1VulnerableSUSE
  • cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2.4.0 – 2.4.35.2; 2.6.0 to before 2.6.24 Vulnerable ·Linux
  • cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.24:-:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2.6.24 Vulnerable ·Linux
  • cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.24:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2.6.24 rc1 Vulnerable ·Linux
  • cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.24:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2.6.24 rc2 Vulnerable ·Linux
  • cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.24:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2.6.24 rc3 Vulnerable ·Linux
  • cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:10.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 10.2 Vulnerable ·openSUSE
  • cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:10.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 10.3 Vulnerable ·openSUSE
  • cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_desktop:10:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 10 sp1 Vulnerable ·SUSE
  • cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_real_time_extension:10:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 10 sp1 Vulnerable ·SUSE
  • cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_server:10:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 10 sp1 Vulnerable ·SUSE
Show 11 more CPE
CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_software_development_kit:10:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*10 sp1VulnerableSUSE
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*4.0VulnerableRed Hat
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_eus:4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*4.6VulnerableRed Hat
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*4.0VulnerableRed Hat
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*4.0VulnerableRed Hat
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*3.1VulnerableDebian
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*4.0VulnerableDebian
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:6.06:*:*:*:*:*:*:*6.06VulnerableCanonical
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:6.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*6.10VulnerableCanonical
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:7.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*7.04VulnerableCanonical
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:7.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*7.10VulnerableCanonical
  • cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_software_development_kit:10:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 10 sp1 Vulnerable ·SUSE
  • cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 4.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
  • cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_eus:4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 4.6 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
  • cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 4.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
  • cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 4.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
  • cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 3.1 Vulnerable ·Debian
  • cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 4.0 Vulnerable ·Debian
  • cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:6.06:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.06 Vulnerable ·Canonical
  • cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:6.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.10 Vulnerable ·Canonical
  • cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:7.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.04 Vulnerable ·Canonical
  • cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:7.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.10 Vulnerable ·Canonical

Remediation

Red Hat 5 advisories

  • RHSA-2009:0001 Released 2009-01-08 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (Advanced Server) version 2.1 kernel-2.4.9-e.74, kernel-2.4.9-e.74.athlon, kernel-BOOT-2.4.9-e.74.i386 +8
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 2.1 kernel-2.4.9-e.74, kernel-2.4.9-e.74.athlon, kernel-BOOT-2.4.9-e.74.i386 +6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 2.1 kernel-2.4.9-e.74, kernel-2.4.9-e.74.athlon, kernel-BOOT-2.4.9-e.74.i386 +7
  • RHSA-2008:0787 Released 2009-01-05 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (Advanced Server) version 2.1 kernel-2.4.18-e.67, kernel-2.4.18-e.67.ia64, kernel-doc-2.4.18-e.67.ia64 +2
    • Red Hat Linux Advanced Workstation 2.1 kernel-2.4.18-e.67, kernel-2.4.18-e.67.ia64, kernel-doc-2.4.18-e.67.ia64 +2
  • RHSA-2008:0211 Released 2008-05-07 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security and bug fix update
    • Red Hat Desktop version 3 kernel-2.4.21-57.EL, kernel-2.4.21-57.EL.athlon, kernel-2.4.21-57.EL.ia32e +14
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 3 kernel-2.4.21-57.EL, kernel-2.4.21-57.EL.athlon, kernel-2.4.21-57.EL.ia32e +22
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 3 kernel-2.4.21-57.EL, kernel-2.4.21-57.EL.athlon, kernel-2.4.21-57.EL.ia32e +18
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 3 kernel-2.4.21-57.EL, kernel-2.4.21-57.EL.athlon, kernel-2.4.21-57.EL.ia32e +18
Show 2 more Red Hat advisories
  • RHSA-2008:0055 Released 2008-01-31 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security and bug fix update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 4 kernel-2.6.9-67.0.4.EL, kernel-2.6.9-67.0.4.EL.ia64, kernel-2.6.9-67.0.4.EL.ppc64iseries +14
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop version 4 kernel-2.6.9-67.0.4.EL, kernel-devel-2.6.9-67.0.4.EL, kernel-doc-2.6.9-67.0.4.EL +8
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 4 kernel-2.6.9-67.0.4.EL, kernel-2.6.9-67.0.4.EL.ia64, kernel-devel-2.6.9-67.0.4.EL +12
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 4 kernel-2.6.9-67.0.4.EL, kernel-2.6.9-67.0.4.EL.ia64, kernel-devel-2.6.9-67.0.4.EL +12
  • RHSA-2008:0089 Released 2008-01-23 · Red Hat rating Important
    kernel security and bug fix update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server) kernel-2.6.18-53.1.6.el5, kernel-2.6.18-53.1.6.el5.ia64, kernel-PAE-2.6.18-53.1.6.el5 +18
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client) kernel-2.6.18-53.1.6.el5, kernel-PAE-2.6.18-53.1.6.el5, kernel-PAE-devel-2.6.18-53.1.6.el5 +8

Vendor assessments

Red Hat

Red Hat rating: Moderate. Red Hat's page for this CVE →

ProductStatusPlan or fix
Red Hat Desktop version 3Fixed RHSA-2008:0211
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server)Fixed RHSA-2008:0089
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (Advanced Server) version 2.1 Fixed RHSA-2008:0787, RHSA-2009:0001
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 3Fixed RHSA-2008:0211
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 4Fixed RHSA-2008:0055
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client)Fixed RHSA-2008:0089
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop version 4Fixed RHSA-2008:0055
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 2.1Fixed RHSA-2009:0001
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 3Fixed RHSA-2008:0211
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 4Fixed RHSA-2008:0055
Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 2.1Fixed RHSA-2009:0001
Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 3Fixed RHSA-2008:0211
Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 4Fixed RHSA-2008:0055
Red Hat Linux Advanced Workstation 2.1Fixed RHSA-2008:0787

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2007-6206
  2. 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-c42f-578r-22gx

References

Advisory 20

Other 2

Sources

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