Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2007-5827 is an old local information disclosure issue in iSCSI Enterprise Target 0.4.15. Its configuration file, /etc/ietd.conf, may have weak file permissions, allowing local users to read stored passwords. Business urgency depends on whether this legacy package is still deployed and whether local users or shared shell access exist. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux systems running iSCSI Enterprise Target 0.4.15, especially multi-user servers or environments where untrusted users have local access. Internet-facing exposure is not indicated by the sources because the described attack requires local file access. Treat this as a targeted cleanup item for legacy storage infrastructure. It is not known to be actively exploited, but exposed storage credentials can create business risk if shared systems or local user access are present. Mitigation focus: Identify any systems running iSCSI Enterprise Target 0.4.15.; Check vendor or distribution guidance for fixed packages.; Restrict /etc/ietd.conf access to authorized administrators only..
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- iscsi-etcietdconf-information-disclosure(38228)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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