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

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.

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This is a legacy rPath Linux issue where a system log file for failed login attempts could be left too readable. Local users may learn sensitive authentication-attempt details. The same bad permissions can also cause sshd to skip logging some failed remote login attempts, weakening detection. Exposure appears limited to legacy rPath Linux 1 systems using the affected initscripts. Risk is highest where untrusted local users have shell access, or where SSH brute-force monitoring depends on complete failed-login records. Treat this as a targeted cleanup item for legacy Linux assets. It is not a broad internet-facing remote code execution issue, but it can reduce visibility into SSH attacks and expose authentication-attempt details to local users. Mitigation focus: Review rPath advisory RPL-1825 and related initscripts advisories.; Apply vendor-published initscripts updates if available for the affected system.; Restrict local shell access on any legacy rPath Linux 1 hosts..

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