CVE-2007-1716
Published Mar 27, 2007 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Nov 3, 2026
pam_console does not properly restore ownership for certain console devices when there are multiple users logged into the console and one user logs out, which might allow local users to gain privileges.
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QFinch assessment
pam_console does not properly restore ownership for certain console devices when there are multiple users logged into the console and one user logs out, which might allow local users to gain privileges.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- 28319 ↗
- 20070920 VMSA-2007-0006 Critical security updates for all supported versions of VMware ESX Server, VMware Server, VMware Workstation, VMware ACE, and VMware Player ↗
- GLSA-200711-23 ↗
- 25894 ↗
- ADV-2007-3229 ↗
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:11483 ↗
- RHSA-2007:0555 ↗
- RHSA-2007:0465 ↗
- bugzilla.redhat.com ↗
- RHSA-2007:0737 ↗
- 26909 ↗
- 27706 ↗
Record history
Published Mar 27, 2007 · Last refreshed Nov 3, 2026