4.9CVSSMEDIUM
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.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAccess VectorLocal
AC:LAccess ComplexityLow
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:CConfidentialityComplete
I:NIntegrityNone
A:NAvailabilityNone
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
http://secunia.com/advisories/27215
secunia.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/482129/100/100/threaded
securityfocus.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/482857/100/0/threaded
securityfocus.com
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Timeline
Published
Oct 28, 2007
Last Updated
Apr 23, 2026
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