VDB-39436 · CVE-2007-5686 · BID 26048

rPath Linux 1 initscripts access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in rPath Linux 1. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component initscripts. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2007-5686. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in rPath Linux 1. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component initscripts. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

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.

The weakness was released 10/28/2007 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at secunia.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2007-5686 since 10/28/2007. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 26048†) and Secunia (SA27215†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Timelineinfo

10/11/2007 🔍
10/12/2007 +1 days 🔍
10/28/2007 +16 days 🔍
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03/16/2015 +2696 days 🔍
10/29/2017 +958 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: secunia.com⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2007-5686 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-5686
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-39436
SecurityFocus: 26048 - rPath Linux Initscripts /VAR/LOG/BTMP File Local Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Secunia: 27215 - rPath initscripts Incorrect /var/log/btmp Permissions, Not Critical
Vupen: ADV-2007-3474

Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 12:18
Updated: 10/29/2017 14:23
Changes: 03/16/2015 12:18 (49), 10/29/2017 14:23 (7)
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Cache ID: 216:590:103

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