How severe is CVE-2007-6283?

CVE-2007-6283 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-6283 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-6283?

CVE-2007-6283 primarily affects Redhat Enterprise Linux. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6283?

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

When was CVE-2007-6283 published?

CVE-2007-6283 was published on 2007-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-6283

CVE-2007-6283 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Enterprise Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Redhat Enterprise Linux
Published: 2007-12-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 and Fedora install the Bind /etc/rndc.key file with world-readable permissions, which allows local users to perform unauthorized named commands, such as causing a denial of service by stopping named.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6283?: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 and Fedora install the Bind /etc/rndc.key file with world-readable permissions, which allows local users to perform unauthorized named commands, such as causing a denial of service by stopping named.
How severe is CVE-2007-6283?: CVE-2007-6283 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-6283 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-6283?: CVE-2007-6283 primarily affects Redhat Enterprise Linux. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6283?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-6283 published?: CVE-2007-6283 was published on 2007-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora_core:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:oracle:linux:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:centos:centos:5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_for_ibm_z_systems:5.0_s390x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_for_power_big_endian:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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