Vulnerability Description
The DataLoader::doStart function in dataloader.cpp in QGit 1.5.6 and other versions up to 2pre1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack on temporary files with predictable filenames.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Qgit | Qgit | 1.5.6_2pre1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=190697Patch
- http://fedoranews.org/updates/FEDORA-2007-210.shtml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26738Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26745Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27098Vendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200710-05.xml
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=538002Patch
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=538002&group_id=139897Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25618Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3107Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=268381
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36503
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=190697Patch
- http://fedoranews.org/updates/FEDORA-2007-210.shtml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26738Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-4631?
CVE-2007-4631 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). The DataLoader::doStart function in dataloader.cpp in QGit 1.5.6 and other versions up to 2pre1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files and execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack on tempo...
How severe is CVE-2007-4631?
CVE-2007-4631 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-4631?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Qgit Qgit.