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UK Cyber Defence
VulnerabilityModified

CVE-2007-5079

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 does not properly compile and link gdm with tcp_wrappers on x86_64 platforms, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.

MEDIUM 6.0EPSS 1.50%

Does this matter?

Lower severity and a low EPSS score (1.50%). Track it; it rarely justifies an emergency change on its own.

Description

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 does not properly compile and link gdm with tcp_wrappers on x86_64 platforms, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.

CVSS 2.0
6.0 MEDIUMAV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS
1.50% probability · 73th percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Affected
redhat/linux
Source
secalert@redhat.com

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.