CVE-2007-5839

MediumCVSS 4.6/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 4.6/10AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Weakness enumeration

CWE-59

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Nov 6, 2007
Last modified
Jun 16, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2007-5839: Medium severity, CVSS 4.6 | Vulnix