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.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:bitchx:bitchx:1.1a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

21 Nov 2024, 00:38

Type Values Removed Values Added
References () http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=449149 - () http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=449149 -
References () http://osvdb.org/42061 - () http://osvdb.org/42061 -
References () http://secunia.com/advisories/27463 - Vendor Advisory () http://secunia.com/advisories/27463 - Vendor Advisory
References () http://secunia.com/advisories/31180 - () http://secunia.com/advisories/31180 -
References () http://secunia.com/advisories/34870 - () http://secunia.com/advisories/34870 -
References () http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200807-12.xml - () http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200807-12.xml -
References () http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2009&m=slackware-security.285737 - () http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2009&m=slackware-security.285737 -
References () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26326 - () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26326 -
References () http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3714 - () http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3714 -
References () https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38262 - () https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38262 -

Information

Published : 2007-11-06 19:46

Updated : 2024-11-21 00:38


NVD link : CVE-2007-5839

Mitre link : CVE-2007-5839

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2007-5839


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Products Affected

bitchx

  • bitchx
CWE
CWE-59

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')