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CVE-2007-6610

10.0 · HIGH

unp 1.0.12, and other versions before 1.0.14, does not properly escape file names, which might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a filename…

Published Jan 3, 2008debianEPSS 2.28%

Overview

CVE-2007-6610 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting debian unp. It was published on January 3, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

unp 1.0.12, and other versions before 1.0.14, does not properly escape file names, which might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a filename argument. NOTE: this might only be a vulnerability when unp is invoked by a third party product.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from debian. Update unp to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
debianunp0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6610?

CVE-2007-6610 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting debian unp. It was published on January 3, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-6610?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-6610?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from debian. Update unp to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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