CVE-2007-5079

Reference Links

• https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=181302
• http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0657.html
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36791
• https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2007-5079
• https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=239818
• https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=239820
• https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010-0657.html
• https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2007-5079 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2007-5079
• https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010:0657
• https://access.redhat.com/hydra/rest/securitydata/cve/CVE-2007-5079.json

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

• RHSA-2010:0657

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the severity of CVE-2007-5079?

  CVE-2007-5079 is considered to be medium severity due to the potential for remote attackers to bypass access restrictions.

• How do I fix CVE-2007-5079?

  To fix CVE-2007-5079, you should update the gdm package to version 1:2.6.0.5-7.rhel4.19.e or later.

• What versions of Red Hat are affected by CVE-2007-5079?

  CVE-2007-5079 affects Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, specifically on x86_64 platforms.

• Can CVE-2007-5079 be exploited remotely?

  Yes, CVE-2007-5079 can be exploited remotely by attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.

• Is there a specific patch for CVE-2007-5079?

  Yes, the specific remedy for CVE-2007-5079 is included in the package update for gdm.