CVE-2007-5686
4.9 · MEDIUMinitscripts in rPath Linux 1 sets insecure permissions for the /var/log/btmp file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information regarding authentication attempts.
Overview
CVE-2007-5686 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting rpath rpath_linux. It was published on October 28, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical description
initscripts in rPath Linux 1 sets insecure permissions for the /var/log/btmp file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information regarding authentication attempts. NOTE: because sshd detects the insecure permissions and does not log certain events, this also prevents sshd from logging failed authentication attempts by remote attackers.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from rpath. Update rpath_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
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2007-5686?
CVE-2007-5686 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting rpath rpath_linux. It was published on October 28, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2007-5686?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-5686?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from rpath. Update rpath_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-2007-5686?
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