Vulnerability Description
The Gentoo ebuild of MLDonkey before 2.9.0-r3 has a p2p user account with an empty default password and valid login shell, which might allow remote attackers to obtain login access and execute arbitrary code.
CVSS Score
6.8
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gentoo | Mldonkey Ebuild | <= 2.9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27366
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200710-25.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27366
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200710-25.xml
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-5714?
CVE-2007-5714 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). The Gentoo ebuild of MLDonkey before 2.9.0-r3 has a p2p user account with an empty default password and valid login shell, which might allow remote attackers to obtain login access and execute arbitra...
How severe is CVE-2007-5714?
CVE-2007-5714 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-5714?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gentoo Mldonkey Ebuild.