What is the severity of CVE-2007-0536?

CVE-2007-0536 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0536?

To fix CVE-2007-0536, ensure that you update rMake to a secure version that properly drops supplemental groups.

What systems are affected by CVE-2007-0536?

CVE-2007-0536 affects rPath Linux version 1, particularly the chroot helper component.

What are the risks associated with CVE-2007-0536?

The risks include the possibility of local users installing packages with insecure permissions, leading to privilege escalation.

How can I determine if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2007-0536?

You can determine vulnerability by checking if your system is running rPath Linux version 1 with the affected version of rMake.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2007-0536

high

7.2

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

27/1/2007

7/8/2024

CVE-2007-0536

First published: Sat Jan 27 2007(Updated: )

The chroot helper in rMake for rPath Linux 1 does not drop supplemental groups, which causes packages to be installed with insecure permissions and might allow local users to gain privileges.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Rpath Linux	=1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-0536?
CVE-2007-0536 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0536?
To fix CVE-2007-0536, ensure that you update rMake to a secure version that properly drops supplemental groups.
What systems are affected by CVE-2007-0536?
CVE-2007-0536 affects rPath Linux version 1, particularly the chroot helper component.
What are the risks associated with CVE-2007-0536?
The risks include the possibility of local users installing packages with insecure permissions, leading to privilege escalation.
How can I determine if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2007-0536?
You can determine vulnerability by checking if your system is running rPath Linux version 1 with the affected version of rMake.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-0536?
CVE-2007-0536 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0536?
To fix CVE-2007-0536, ensure that you update rMake to a secure version that properly drops supplemental groups.
What systems are affected by CVE-2007-0536?
CVE-2007-0536 affects rPath Linux version 1, particularly the chroot helper component.
What are the risks associated with CVE-2007-0536?
The risks include the possibility of local users installing packages with insecure permissions, leading to privilege escalation.
How can I determine if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2007-0536?
You can determine vulnerability by checking if your system is running rPath Linux version 1 with the affected version of rMake.