CVE-2007-5714 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Remote attackers can gain login access and execute arbitrary code due to an empty default password for the p2p user in the MLDonkey Gentoo ebuild.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-5714?
CVE-2007-5714 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Oct 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5714?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gentoo Mldonkey Ebuild.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5714?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5714 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2007-5714 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-5714 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xqgf-mg6r-xcr9.