CVE-2007-6283

Name: CVE-2007-6283
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-12-18T01:46:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.42%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-6283 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 and Fedora install the Bind /etc/rndc.key file with world-readable permissions, which allows local users to perform unauthorized named commands, such as causing a denial of service by stopping named.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 and Fedora install the Bind /etc/rndc.key file with world-readable permissions, which allows local users to perform unauthorized named commands, such as causing a denial of service by stopping named.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.42%

33.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fedoraproject	Fedora Core	All versions
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	5.0
Oracle	Linux	5.0
Centos	Centos	5
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	5.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux For Ibm Z Systems	5.0_s390x
Redhat	Enterprise Linux For Power Big Endian	5.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	5.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	5.0

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/28180Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/30313Third Party Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0300.htmlVendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2007-6283Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9977Third Party Advisory
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-December/msg00587.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-December/msg00671.htmlVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/28180Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/30313Third Party Advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0300.htmlVendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2007-6283Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9977Third Party Advisory
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-December/msg00587.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-December/msg00671.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 18, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-6283?

How severe is CVE-2007-6283?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-6283 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6283?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST