Vulnerability Description
sealert in setroubleshoot 2.0.5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the sealert.log temporary file.
CVSS Score
4.4
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 5.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 5 |
| Selinux | Setroubleshoot | 2.0.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30339
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020077
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0061.htmlPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29320
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=288221
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42591
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30339
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020077
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0061.htmlPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29320
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=288221
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42591
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-5495?
CVE-2007-5495 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). sealert in setroubleshoot 2.0.5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the sealert.log temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2007-5495?
CVE-2007-5495 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-5495?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Enterprise Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Selinux Setroubleshoot.