CVE-2007-5194: The Chroot server in rMake 1.0.11 creates a /dev/zero device file with read/write permissions for the rMake us

Routine

MEDIUM 6.9DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-5194 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.9) affecting rmake. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Chroot server in rMake 1.0.11 creates a /dev/zero device file with read/write permissions for the rMake user and the same minor device number as /dev/port, which might allow local users to gain root privileges.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.9 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 78%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2007-10-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: rpath

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-10-04 17:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:45 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rpath rmake DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.11

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.11

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy rmake || rpm -q rmake || rmake --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison rmake sudo apt install rmake=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.11> sudo apt-mark hold rmake

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list rmake sudo dnf downgrade rmake-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.11> sudo dnf versionlock add rmake

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-5194?

rmake: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-5194 being exploited?

CVE-2007-5194 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2007-5194 affect?

CVE-2007-5194 affects rmake. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.9). The Chroot server in rMake 1.0.11 creates a /dev/zero device file with read/write permissions for the rMake user and the same minor device number as /dev/port, which might allow local users to gain root privileges.

How urgent is CVE-2007-5194?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2007-0557 HIGH 7.2 DOWNGRADE rMake before 1.0.4 drops root privileges in a way that retains the original supplemental groups, which might a

References

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