CVE-2007-5839
CVE-2007-5839 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bitchx with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-59.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-59
- Affected product: Bitchx
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-5839?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2007-5839?
- CVE-2007-5839 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2007-5839 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-5839?
- CVE-2007-5839 affects Bitchx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-5839?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2007-5839 published?
- CVE-2007-5839 was published on 2007-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=449149
- http://osvdb.org/42061
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27463
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31180
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34870
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200807-12.xml
- http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2009&m=slackware-security.285737
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26326
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3714
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38262
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:bitchx:bitchx:1.1a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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