Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Oct 28, 2007· Updated Apr 23, 2026

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.

Affected products

Rpath/Linux
cpe:2.3:o:rpath:rpath_linux:1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Patches

No patches discovered yet.

Vulnerability mechanics

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References

secunia.com/advisories/27215nvdPatchVendor Advisory
www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/482129/100/100/threadednvd
www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/482857/100/0/threadednvd
www.securityfocus.com/bid/26048nvd
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3474nvd
issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1825nvd

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