etc-update in Portage before 2.1.3.11 on Gentoo Linux relies on the umask to set permissions for the merge file, often resulting in permissions weaker than those of the original files, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the merge file.
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Information
Published : 2007-12-15 01:46
Updated : 2024-02-28 11:01
NVD link : CVE-2007-6249
Mitre link : CVE-2007-6249
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2007-6249
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Products Affected
gentoo
- linux
- portage
CWE
CWE-200
Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor