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CVE-2007-5839

MEDIUM CVSS: 4.6 Published: 2007-11-06 Modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Affected Platforms

Bitchx Bitchx

Weakness Type

CWE-59

References