CVE-2007-5686

Name: CVE-2007-5686
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-10-28T17:08:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.94%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-5686 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.94%

56.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rpath	Rpath Linux	1

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 28, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-5686?

How severe is CVE-2007-5686?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-5686 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5686?

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Source: NVD / NIST