CVE-2007-5819 Missing authorization in n/a
Local attackers can exploit weak directory permissions to inject malicious files into the update directory, potentially leading to code execution or privilege escalation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-5819?
CVE-2007-5819 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Nov 2007. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
IBM Tivoli Continuous Data Protection for Files (CDP) 3.1.0 uses weak permissions (unrestricted write) for the Central Admin Global download directory, which allows local users to place arbitrary files into a location used for updating CDP clients.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5819?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Tivoli Continuous Data Protection for Files.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5819?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5819 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2007-5819 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-5819 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mhrh-fcvq-wqv7.