CVE-2007-5686: initscripts in rPath Linux 1 sets insecure permissions for the /var/log/btmp file, which allows local users to

Routine

MEDIUM 4.9WATCHLISTMITIGATE

CVE-2007-5686 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.9) affecting rpath linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

initscripts in rPath Linux 1 sets insecure permissions for the /var/log/btmp file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information regarding authentication attempts. NOTE: because sshd detects the insecure permissions and does not log certain events, this also prevents sshd from logging failed authentication attempts by remote attackers.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.9 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2007-10-28
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

2007-10-28 17:08 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:46 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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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-2007-5686?

rpath linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-5686 being exploited?

CVE-2007-5686 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-2007-5686 affect?

CVE-2007-5686 affects rpath linux. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.9). initscripts in rPath Linux 1 sets insecure permissions for the /var/log/btmp file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information regarding authentication attempts. NOTE: because sshd detects the insecure permissions and does not

How urgent is CVE-2007-5686?

Priority 37/100. On your watchlist

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