Vulnerability Description
etc-update in Portage before 2.1.3.11 on Gentoo Linux relies on the umask to set permissions for the merge file, often resulting in permissions weaker than those of the original files, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the merge file.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gentoo | Linux | All versions |
| Gentoo | Portage | <= 2.1.3.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=193589Exploit
- http://osvdb.org/42636
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28094
- http://sources.gentoo.org/viewcvs.py/portage?rev=7799&view=revExploit
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200712-11.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26864
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019097
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39035
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=193589Exploit
- http://osvdb.org/42636
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28094
- http://sources.gentoo.org/viewcvs.py/portage?rev=7799&view=revExploit
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200712-11.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26864
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019097
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-6249?
CVE-2007-6249 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). etc-update in Portage before 2.1.3.11 on Gentoo Linux relies on the umask to set permissions for the merge file, often resulting in permissions weaker than those of the original files, which might all...
How severe is CVE-2007-6249?
CVE-2007-6249 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-6249?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gentoo Linux, Gentoo Portage.