CVE-2007-6283: Infoleak

Published Dec 18, 2007
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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.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Fedoraproject Fedora Core
redhat Enterprise Linux=5.0
Oracle Linux=5.0
CentOS CentOS=5
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=5.0
redhat Enterprise Linux For Ibm Z Systems=5.0_s390x
redhat Enterprise Linux For Power Big Endian=5.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=5.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=5.0

Event History

Dec 18, 2007
CVE Published
01:46 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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