CVE-2007-1444

CVE-2007-1444 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netperf with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

netserver in netperf 2.4.3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/netperf.debug.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1444?
netserver in netperf 2.4.3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/netperf.debug.
How severe is CVE-2007-1444?
CVE-2007-1444 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-1444 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-1444?
CVE-2007-1444 affects Netperf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1444?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-1444 published?
CVE-2007-1444 was published on 2007-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)