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.
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Published : 2007-11-06 11:46
Updated : 2017-07-28 18:33
NVD link : CVE-2007-5839
Mitre link : CVE-2007-5839
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CWE
CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Products Affected
bitchx
- bitchx