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CVE-2007-5079: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 does not properly compile and link gdm with tcp_wrappers on x86_64 platforms, wh...

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.

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CVE-2007-5079 concerns a Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 x86_64 build issue where gdm was not properly compiled and linked with tcp_wrappers. Systems relying on tcp_wrappers to restrict remote access to gdm could have those intended restrictions bypassed. Exposure appears limited to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 x86_64 systems using gdm where tcp_wrappers restrictions were expected to enforce access policy. Treat as legacy-risk cleanup. It matters most if old RHEL 4 x86_64 systems remain in production or management networks. Prioritize inventory, isolation, and retirement over emergency response unless internal exposure is confirmed. Mitigation focus: Review Red Hat RHSA-2010:0657 for vendor-supported update guidance.; Inventory and retire unsupported Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 systems.; Do not rely solely on tcp_wrappers for gdm access control..

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