7.5
CWE
732
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2007-5743

First published: Thu Nov 07 2019(Updated: )

viewvc 1.0.3 allows improper access control to files in a repository when using the "forbidden" configuration option.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
debian/viewvc
ViewVC=1.0.3
Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Linux=10.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-5743?

    CVE-2007-5743 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to improper access control.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-5743?

    To fix CVE-2007-5743, ensure that your configuration settings for access control are properly defined and up-to-date.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2007-5743?

    CVE-2007-5743 affects ViewVC version 1.0.3 and various Debian Linux versions including 8.0, 9.0, and 10.0.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-5743?

    CVE-2007-5743 is an access control vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to files in a repository.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2007-5743?

    A possible workaround for CVE-2007-5743 is to review and adjust the forbidden configuration option to restrict file access appropriately.

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