CVE-2007-6283: Infoleak
First published: Tue Dec 18 2007(Updated: )
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.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =5.0 | |
| fedoraproject fedora core | ||
| Oracle Linux | =5.0 | |
| CentOS CentOS | =5 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux server | =5.0 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux for power big endian | =5.0 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux workstation | =5.0 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux desktop | =5.0 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux for ibm z systems | =5.0_s390x |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2007-6283
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-December/msg00587.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-December/msg00671.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28180
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0300.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30313
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9977
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-6283?
CVE-2007-6283 has a moderate severity level due to the risk of unauthorized access and denial of service by local users.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6283?
To fix CVE-2007-6283, change the permissions of the /etc/rndc.key file to restrict access to authorized users only.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2007-6283?
CVE-2007-6283 affects Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5, Fedora Core, CentOS 5, and Oracle Linux 5.
What impact does CVE-2007-6283 have on affected systems?
CVE-2007-6283 allows local users to execute unauthorized named commands, potentially leading to a denial of service.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2007-6283?
Yes, patches are available through the system's package manager for affected versions of the software.
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