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CVE-2007-3945

6.4 · MEDIUM

Rule Set Based Access Control (RSBAC) before 1.3.5 does not properly use the Linux Kernel Crypto API for the Linux kernel 2.6.x, which allows context-dependent attackers to bypass authentication co…

Published Jul 23, 2007rsbacEPSS 2.48%

Overview

CVE-2007-3945 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting rsbac rule_set_based_access_control. It was published on July 23, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Rule Set Based Access Control (RSBAC) before 1.3.5 does not properly use the Linux Kernel Crypto API for the Linux kernel 2.6.x, which allows context-dependent attackers to bypass authentication controls via unspecified vectors, possibly involving User Management password hashing and unchecked function return codes.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from rsbac. Update rule_set_based_access_control 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
rsbacrule_set_based_access_control>= 0, < 1.3.5Affected
linuxlinux_kernel2.6.0Affected

References

Refdownload.rsbac.org/code/1.3.5/changes-1.3.5.txtRefsecunia.com/advisories/26147Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/2911Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/474161/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/25001Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2610Refdownload.rsbac.org/code/1.3.5/changes-1.3.5.txtRefsecunia.com/advisories/26147Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/2911Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/474161/100/0/threaded

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3945?

CVE-2007-3945 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting rsbac rule_set_based_access_control. It was published on July 23, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2007-3945?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-3945?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from rsbac. Update rule_set_based_access_control 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-2007-3945?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-3945 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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