CVE-2007-2837

CVE-2007-2837 is a low-severity vulnerability in Fireflier with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The (1) getRule and (2) getChains functions in server/rules.cpp in fireflierd (fireflier-server) in FireFlier 1.1.6 allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/fireflier.rules temporary file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2837?
The (1) getRule and (2) getChains functions in server/rules.cpp in fireflierd (fireflier-server) in FireFlier 1.1.6 allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/fireflier.rules temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2007-2837?
CVE-2007-2837 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2007-2837 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2837?
CVE-2007-2837 affects Fireflier. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2837?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-2837 published?
CVE-2007-2837 was published on 2007-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)