CVE-2007-6249

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.
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Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gentoo:portage:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Information

Published : 2007-12-14 17:46

Updated : 2017-08-07 18:29


NVD link : CVE-2007-6249

Mitre link : CVE-2007-6249


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CWE
CWE-200

Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

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Products Affected

gentoo

  • portage
  • linux