Vulnerability Description
The default configuration for autofs 5 (autofs5) in some Linux distributions, such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 4 and 5, does not specify the nodev mount option for the -hosts map, which allows local users to access "important devices" by operating a remote NFS server and creating special device files on that server, as demonstrated by the /dev/mem device.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/40442
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007-1176.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007-1177.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28156Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28168Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28456Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1019137
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:009
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26970
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=426218
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39188
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-December/msg00726.h
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-December/msg00732.h
- http://osvdb.org/40442
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-6285?
CVE-2007-6285 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). The default configuration for autofs 5 (autofs5) in some Linux distributions, such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 4 and 5, does not specify the nodev mount option for the -hosts map, which allows ...
How severe is CVE-2007-6285?
CVE-2007-6285 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-6285?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Enterprise Linux.