VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE
CVE-2007-5839
CVSS score4.6 MEDIUM
EPSS probability0.38%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2007-11-06
Last modified2026-06-16
CVSS vectorAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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.
Weakness classification
- CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')