Security readout for executives and security teams
This old Red Hat Linux issue affects Korean installations of Red Hat Linux 7.1 using the 2.4.3-12 kernel installer. The installer could set init's default umask to 000, causing installed files to be world-writable. That weakens system integrity because local users or processes may be able to alter files they should not control. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Red Hat Linux 7.1 Korean installations built with the affected installer. Modern systems are unlikely to be exposed unless old hosts, images, backups, or appliances remain in use. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item. It is not supported by evidence of active exploitation, but any affected host may have weak file integrity and should be remediated or retired. Mitigation focus: Identify any Red Hat Linux 7.1 Korean systems or images still in use.; Review RHSA-2001:148 and apply vendor-recommended updates or remediation.; Audit and correct world-writable permissions on system and application files..
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- linux-korean-default-umask(7549)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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