Vulnerability Details : CVE-2007-5839
The e_hostname function in commands.c in BitchX 1.1a allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files when using the (1) HOSTNAME or (2) IRCHOST command.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2007-5839
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.04%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 6 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2007-5839
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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4.6
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
3.9
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6.4
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2007-5839
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The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2007-5839
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26326
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http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=449149
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3714
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200807-12.xml
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38262
- http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2009&m=slackware-security.285737
Products affected by CVE-2007-5839
- cpe:2.3:a:bitchx:bitchx:1.1a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*