What is the severity of CVE-2007-5839?

CVE-2007-5839 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5839?

To fix CVE-2007-5839, users should upgrade to a version of BitchX that does not include this vulnerability, as version 1.1a is affected.

What are the implications of exploiting CVE-2007-5839?

Exploiting CVE-2007-5839 can lead to local users gaining unauthorized access to overwrite sensitive files, potentially resulting in data loss or system compromise.

Who is affected by CVE-2007-5839?

CVE-2007-5839 primarily affects local users operating BitchX version 1.1a on their systems.

What commands are associated with CVE-2007-5839?

The vulnerability in CVE-2007-5839 is triggered by the HOSTNAME and IRCHOST commands in BitchX.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2007-5839

medium

4.6

CWE

6/11/2007

29/7/2017

CVE-2007-5839

First published: Tue Nov 06 2007(Updated: )

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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Bitchx Bitchx	=1.1a

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5839?
CVE-2007-5839 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5839?
To fix CVE-2007-5839, users should upgrade to a version of BitchX that does not include this vulnerability, as version 1.1a is affected.
What are the implications of exploiting CVE-2007-5839?
Exploiting CVE-2007-5839 can lead to local users gaining unauthorized access to overwrite sensitive files, potentially resulting in data loss or system compromise.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-5839?
CVE-2007-5839 primarily affects local users operating BitchX version 1.1a on their systems.
What commands are associated with CVE-2007-5839?
The vulnerability in CVE-2007-5839 is triggered by the HOSTNAME and IRCHOST commands in BitchX.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5839?
CVE-2007-5839 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5839?
To fix CVE-2007-5839, users should upgrade to a version of BitchX that does not include this vulnerability, as version 1.1a is affected.
What are the implications of exploiting CVE-2007-5839?
Exploiting CVE-2007-5839 can lead to local users gaining unauthorized access to overwrite sensitive files, potentially resulting in data loss or system compromise.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-5839?
CVE-2007-5839 primarily affects local users operating BitchX version 1.1a on their systems.
What commands are associated with CVE-2007-5839?
The vulnerability in CVE-2007-5839 is triggered by the HOSTNAME and IRCHOST commands in BitchX.