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CVE-2007-5686

MEDIUM · CVSS 4.9 EPSS 0.94%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2007-10-28 · Last synced 2026-08-04

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CVE
CVE-2007-5686
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
4.9
EPSS
0.94%
Linux

Original Filing — NVD Description

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 not log certain events, this also prevents sshd from logging failed authentication attempts by remote attackers.