CVE-2007-5194

Published: Oct 4, 2007Updated: Apr 23, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVDCWE-264

NVD MITRE

6.9CVSSMEDIUM

EPSS Score

Description

The Chroot server in rMake 1.0.11 creates a /dev/zero device file with read/write permissions for the rMake user and the same minor device number as /dev/port, which might allow local users to gain root privileges.

CVSS Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

AV:LAccess Vector

Local

AC:MAccess Complexity

Medium

Au:NAuthentication

None

Impact

C:CConfidentiality

Complete

I:CIntegrity

Complete

A:CAvailability

Complete

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Weaknesses

CWE-264

Affected Products

n/a n/a

rmake 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

https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RMK-634

issues.rpath.com

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25899

securityfocus.com

http://secunia.com/advisories/27030

secunia.com

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Timeline

Published

Oct 4, 2007

Last Updated

Apr 23, 2026

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