CVE-2007-0657 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.5 Published 1 Feb 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can read and overwrite arbitrary files in Nexuiz via the gamedir command, requiring an upgrade to mitigate.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2007-0657?

CVE-2007-0657 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Feb 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unspecified vulnerability in Nexuiz 2.2.2 allows remote attackers to read and overwrite arbitrary files via the gamedir command.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-0657?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Alientrap Nexuiz.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0657?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2007-0657 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-0657 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2007-0657, GHSA-cwqq-6pxw-cmcw.