Vulnerability in Rpath Rpath_linux

CVE-2007-5686

initscripts in rPath Linux 1 sets insecure permissions for the /var/log/btmp file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information regarding authentication attempts. NOTE: because sshd detects the insecure permissions and does no…

EPSS: 0.009 (56.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5686?
CVE-2007-5686 is a vulnerability in Rpath Rpath_linux, classified under CWE-264. Published 2007-10-28.
Is CVE-2007-5686 known to be exploited?
26 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.