CVE-2007-5194

Description

The Chroot server in rMake 1.0.11 creates a /dev/zero device file with read/write permissions for the rMake user and the same minor device number as /dev/port, which might allow local users to gain root privileges.

Category

6.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Third-Party Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RMK-634
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25899 vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/27030 third party advisory
https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=194550
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/481395/100/0/threaded mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5194?
CVE-2007-5194 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2007-5194?
To fix CVE-2007-5194, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2007-5194 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2007-5194 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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