What is the severity of CVE-2007-5922?

CVE-2007-5922 has a critical severity level due to the presence of a backdoor that compromises sensitive information.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5922?

To fix CVE-2007-5922, remove the affected Cypress 1.0k script for BitchX and use a secure version or alternative.

What software is affected by CVE-2007-5922?

CVE-2007-5922 specifically affects the BitchX client and the Cypress 1.0k script.

How does CVE-2007-5922 compromise security?

CVE-2007-5922 compromises security by sending sensitive user information, such as hostnames and usernames, to a remote address.

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2007-5922?

Yes, CVE-2007-5922 is exploited through the backdoor introduced in the Cypress 1.0k script.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2007-5922

medium

CWE

200

10/11/2007

15/10/2018

CVE-2007-5922: Infoleak

First published: Sat Nov 10 2007(Updated: )

The modules/mdop.m in the Cypress 1.0k script for BitchX, as downloaded from a distribution site in November 2007, contains an externally introduced backdoor that e-mails sensitive information (hostnames, usernames, and shell history) to a fixed address.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Bitchx Bitchx
Cypress Cypress	=1.0k

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5922?
CVE-2007-5922 has a critical severity level due to the presence of a backdoor that compromises sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5922?
To fix CVE-2007-5922, remove the affected Cypress 1.0k script for BitchX and use a secure version or alternative.
What software is affected by CVE-2007-5922?
CVE-2007-5922 specifically affects the BitchX client and the Cypress 1.0k script.
How does CVE-2007-5922 compromise security?
CVE-2007-5922 compromises security by sending sensitive user information, such as hostnames and usernames, to a remote address.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2007-5922?
Yes, CVE-2007-5922 is exploited through the backdoor introduced in the Cypress 1.0k script.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5922?
CVE-2007-5922 has a critical severity level due to the presence of a backdoor that compromises sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5922?
To fix CVE-2007-5922, remove the affected Cypress 1.0k script for BitchX and use a secure version or alternative.
What software is affected by CVE-2007-5922?
CVE-2007-5922 specifically affects the BitchX client and the Cypress 1.0k script.
How does CVE-2007-5922 compromise security?
CVE-2007-5922 compromises security by sending sensitive user information, such as hostnames and usernames, to a remote address.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2007-5922?
Yes, CVE-2007-5922 is exploited through the backdoor introduced in the Cypress 1.0k script.