Vulnerability Description
The default configuration of autofs 5 in some Linux distributions, such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5, omits the nosuid option for the hosts (/net filesystem) map, which allows local users to gain privileges via a setuid program on a remote NFS server.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 5.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/40441
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28052Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28097Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28456Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1019087
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:009
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-1128.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-1129.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26841
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=409701
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=410031Exploit
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-December/msg00474.h
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-December/msg00549.h
- http://osvdb.org/40441
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-5964?
CVE-2007-5964 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). The default configuration of autofs 5 in some Linux distributions, such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5, omits the nosuid option for the hosts (/net filesystem) map, which allows local users to g...
How severe is CVE-2007-5964?
CVE-2007-5964 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-5964?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Enterprise Linux.