CVE-2007-6167: High severity SUSE SuSE Linux vulnerability
Published Nov 29, 2007
·Updated
Untrusted search path vulnerability in yast2-core in SUSE Linux might allow local users to execute arbitrary code by creating a malicious yast2 module in the current working directory.
Affected Software
1 affected component
SUSE SuSE Linux
Event History
Nov 29, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2007-6167?
CVE-2007-6167 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for local users to execute arbitrary code.
2
How does CVE-2007-6167 affect SUSE Linux?
CVE-2007-6167 allows local users to exploit an untrusted search path in yast2-core to run malicious yast2 modules.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2007-6167?
Local users of SUSE Linux are primarily affected by CVE-2007-6167.
4
How do I fix CVE-2007-6167?
To fix CVE-2007-6167, it is recommended to update to the latest version of SUSE Linux that addresses this vulnerability.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2007-6167?
A possible workaround for CVE-2007-6167 is to restrict access to the yast2 module directories for untrusted users.