CVE-2007-5686

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.

Category

4.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.24%
Vendor Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/482857/100/0/threaded mailing list
https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1825
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/482129/100/100/threaded mailing list
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3474 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26048 vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/27215 third party advisory patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5686?
CVE-2007-5686 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2007-5686?
To fix CVE-2007-5686, 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-2007-5686 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2007-5686 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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