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CVE-2007-1716

3.4 · LOW

pam_console does not properly restore ownership for certain console devices when there are multiple users logged into the console and one user logs out, which might allow local users to gain privil…

Published Mar 27, 2007redhatEPSS 0.30%

Overview

CVE-2007-1716 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting redhat enterprise_linux. It was published on March 27, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.4 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.4, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

pam_console does not properly restore ownership for certain console devices when there are multiple users logged into the console and one user logs out, which might allow local users to gain privileges.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from redhat. Update enterprise_linux to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20070602-01-P.ascReflists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-September/065902.htmlRefosvdb.org/37271Refsecunia.com/advisories/25631Refsecunia.com/advisories/25894Refsecunia.com/advisories/26909Refsecunia.com/advisories/27590Refsecunia.com/advisories/27706Refsecunia.com/advisories/28319Refsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200711-23.xml

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1716?

CVE-2007-1716 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting redhat enterprise_linux. It was published on March 27, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.4 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2007-1716?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.4, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-1716?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from redhat. Update enterprise_linux to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2007-1716?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-1716 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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