CVE-2007-6283
UnknownEPSS 0.42%
Last modified
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
Weakness Enumeration
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
- 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
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2007-6283?
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.
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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