How severe is CVE-2007-6249?

CVE-2007-6249 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2007-6249 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-6249?

CVE-2007-6249 affects Gentoo Portage. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6249?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-6249 published?

CVE-2007-6249 was published on 2007-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-6249

CVE-2007-6249 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gentoo Portage with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Gentoo Portage
Published: 2007-12-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6249?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2007-6249?: CVE-2007-6249 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2007-6249 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-6249?: CVE-2007-6249 affects Gentoo Portage. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6249?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-6249 published?: CVE-2007-6249 was published on 2007-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gentoo:portage:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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