CVE-2007-0473
CVE-2007-0473 is a low-severity vulnerability in Smb4k with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 1.9)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Smb4k
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The writeFile function in core/smb4kfileio.cpp in Smb4K before 0.8.0 does not preserve /etc/sudoers permissions across modifications, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information (/etc/sudoers contents) by reading this file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-0473?
- The writeFile function in core/smb4kfileio.cpp in Smb4K before 0.8.0 does not preserve /etc/sudoers permissions across modifications, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information (/etc/sudoers contents) by reading this file.
- How severe is CVE-2007-0473?
- CVE-2007-0473 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2007-0473 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-0473?
- CVE-2007-0473 primarily affects Smb4k. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-0473?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2007-0473 published?
- CVE-2007-0473 was published on 2007-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://developer.berlios.de/bugs/?func=detailbug&bug_id=9630&group_id=769
- http://developer.berlios.de/project/shownotes.php?release_id=11706
- http://developer.berlios.de/project/shownotes.php?release_id=11902
- http://developer.berlios.de/project/shownotes.php?release_id=9777
- http://lists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2007-Jan/0015.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23937
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23984
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24111
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24469
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200703-09.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:042
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22299
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0393
- https://lists.berlios.de/pipermail/smb4k-announce/2006-December/000037.html
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:smb4k:smb4k:0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:smb4k:smb4k:0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:smb4k:smb4k:0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:smb4k:smb4k:0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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