Vulnerability Description
The ntfs-3g package before 1.913-2.fc7 in Fedora 7, and an ntfs-3g package in Ubuntu 7.10/Gutsy, assign incorrect permissions (setuid root) to mount.ntfs-3g, which allows local users with fuse group membership to read from and write to arbitrary block devices, possibly involving a file descriptor leak.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Fedora | 7 |
| Ntfs-3G | Ntfs-3G | <= 1.913-1.fc7 |
| Ubuntu | Ubuntu Linux | 7.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26938Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=298651
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-desktop-list/2007-September/msg00163.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-September/msg00368.
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26938Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=298651
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-desktop-list/2007-September/msg00163.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-September/msg00368.
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-5159?
CVE-2007-5159 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). The ntfs-3g package before 1.913-2.fc7 in Fedora 7, and an ntfs-3g package in Ubuntu 7.10/Gutsy, assign incorrect permissions (setuid root) to mount.ntfs-3g, which allows local users with fuse group m...
How severe is CVE-2007-5159?
CVE-2007-5159 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-5159?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Fedora, Ntfs-3G Ntfs-3G, Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux.