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.
References (10)
Core 10
Core References
Issue Tracking x_refsource_confirm
http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=449149
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
x_refsource_slackware
http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2009&m=slackware-security.285737
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/34870
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory
x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/27463
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26326
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/31180
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry
x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3714
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_osvdb
http://osvdb.org/42061
Third Party Advisory vendor-advisory
x_refsource_gentoo
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200807-12.xml
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38262
Scores
EPSS
0.0038
EPSS Percentile
29.6%
Details
CWE
CWE-59
Status
published
Products (1)
bitchx/bitchx
1.1a
Published
Nov 06, 2007
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026