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CVE-2007-6285

The default configuration for autofs 5 (autofs5) in some Linux distributions, such as Red Hat...

6.2 MediumFix available

The default configuration for autofs 5 (autofs5) in some Linux distributions, such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 4 and 5, does not specify the nodev mount option for the -hosts map, which allows local users to access "important devices" by operating a remote NFS server and creating special device files on that server, as demonstrated by the /dev/mem device.

Exploit likelihood

0.36%Down 1.2 points since Feb 4, 2022
90%50%10%1%

What each source reports

NVD Score used 6.2

The default configuration for autofs 5 (autofs5) in some Linux distributions, such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 4 and 5, does not specify the nodev mount option for the -hosts map, which allows local users to access "important devices" by operating a remote NFS server and creating special device files on that server, as demonstrated by the /dev/mem device.

Record
CVE-2007-6285
CVSS 2.0
6.2 MediumAV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Weakness
CWE-16
Updated
2026-11-02
CVE List No score

The default configuration for autofs 5 (autofs5) in some Linux distributions, such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 4 and 5, does not specify the nodev mount option for the -hosts map, which allows local users to access "important devices" by operating a remote NFS server and creating special device files on that server, as demonstrated by the /dev/mem device.

Record
CVE-2007-6285
Updated
2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2007-6253 No score

The default configuration for autofs 5 (autofs5) in some Linux distributions, such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 4 and 5, does not specify the nodev mount option for the -hosts map, which allows local users to access "important devices" by operating a remote NFS server and creating special device files on that server, as demonstrated by the /dev/mem device.

Record
EUVD-2007-6253
Updated
2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-prgm-j9hg-36mh No score

The default configuration for autofs 5 (autofs5) in some Linux distributions, such as Red Hat...

The default configuration for autofs 5 (autofs5) in some Linux distributions, such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 4 and 5, does not specify the nodev mount option for the -hosts map, which allows local users to access "important devices" by operating a remote NFS server and creating special device files on that server, as demonstrated by the /dev/mem device.

Record
GHSA-prgm-j9hg-36mh
Updated
2026-11-02

Affected products

Affected packages

Affected packages
PackageAffectedFixed
autofs
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client
 before 1:5.0.1-0.rc2.55.el5.2
1:5.0.1-0.rc2.55.el5.2
autofs-debuginfo
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client
 before 1:5.0.1-0.rc2.55.el5.2
1:5.0.1-0.rc2.55.el5.2
autofs
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server
 before 1:5.0.1-0.rc2.55.el5.2
1:5.0.1-0.rc2.55.el5.2
autofs-debuginfo
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server
 before 1:5.0.1-0.rc2.55.el5.2
1:5.0.1-0.rc2.55.el5.2
autofs5
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as
 before 1:5.0.1-0.rc2.55.el4_6.2
1:5.0.1-0.rc2.55.el4_6.2
autofs5-debuginfo
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as
 before 1:5.0.1-0.rc2.55.el4_6.2
1:5.0.1-0.rc2.55.el4_6.2
autofs5
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop
 before 1:5.0.1-0.rc2.55.el4_6.2
1:5.0.1-0.rc2.55.el4_6.2
autofs5-debuginfo
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop
 before 1:5.0.1-0.rc2.55.el4_6.2
1:5.0.1-0.rc2.55.el4_6.2
autofs5
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es
 before 1:5.0.1-0.rc2.55.el4_6.2
1:5.0.1-0.rc2.55.el4_6.2
autofs5-debuginfo
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es
 before 1:5.0.1-0.rc2.55.el4_6.2
1:5.0.1-0.rc2.55.el4_6.2
autofs5
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws
 before 1:5.0.1-0.rc2.55.el4_6.2
1:5.0.1-0.rc2.55.el4_6.2
autofs5-debuginfo
Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws
 before 1:5.0.1-0.rc2.55.el4_6.2
1:5.0.1-0.rc2.55.el4_6.2

History

History
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In short

CVE-2007-6285 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 6.2) in Redhat Enterprise Linux, published December 20, 2007. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.36%, the 29th percentile. Fixed in autofs 1:5.0.1-0.rc2.55.el5.2.

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