CVE-2007-0536

Published: Jan 27, 2007Updated: Apr 23, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVDNVD-CWE-Other

NVD MITRE

7.2CVSSHIGH

EPSS Score

Description

The chroot helper in rMake for rPath Linux 1 does not drop supplemental groups, which causes packages to be installed with insecure permissions and might allow local users to gain privileges.

CVSS Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

AV:LAccess Vector

Local

AC:LAccess Complexity

Low

Au:NAuthentication

None

Impact

C:CConfidentiality

Complete

I:CIntegrity

Complete

A:CAvailability

Complete

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Weaknesses

NVD-CWE-Other

Affected Products

n/a n/a

rpath linux rpath

Mixed

Operating Systems / linux-distro

rpathcommercialOperating Systemsaka rpath linux appliance platform agent

Exploitability

No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/23922

secunia.com

https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-987

issues.rpath.com

http://lists.rpath.com/pipermail/security-announce/2007-January/000137.html

lists.rpath.com

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Timeline

Published

Jan 27, 2007

Last Updated

Apr 23, 2026

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