CVE-2007-4631 json
The DataLoader::doStart function in dataloader.cpp in QGit 1.5.6 and other versions up to 2pre1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary f…
published 2007-08-31 19 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2007-4613
- cvss
- 6.9
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.4%
- EPSS 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 39%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
- qgit Debian 14, Debian 13, Debian 12 1.5.5-1.1
debian advisories DEBIAN-CVE-2007-4631
Exploit prediction
0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 39% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.9 | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-59 Improper Link Resolution Before File Access
References
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sourceforge.net
/project/shownotes.php?release_id=538002
patch
-
sourceforge.net
/project/shownotes.php?release_id=538002&group_id=139897
patch
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/25618
vdb-entry, patch
-
bugs.gentoo.org
/show_bug.cgi?id=190697
patch
-
security.gentoo.org
/glsa/glsa-200710-05.xml
vendor-advisory
-
fedoranews.org
/updates/FEDORA-2007-210.shtml
vendor-advisory
-
secunia.com
/advisories/26745
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
-
vupen.com
/english/advisories/2007/3107
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
-
secunia.com
/advisories/26738
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
-
secunia.com
/advisories/27098
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
- bugzilla.redhat.com /show_bug.cgi?id=268381
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/36503
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2007-4631
- NVD CVE-2007-4631
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