CVE-2007-5201
UnknownEPSS 0.37%
Last modified
CVE-2007-5201 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The FTP backend for Duplicity before 0.4.9 sends the password as a command line argument when calling ncftp, which might allow local users to read the password by listing the process and its arguments.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The FTP backend for Duplicity before 0.4.9 sends the password as a command line argument when calling ncftp, which might allow local users to read the password by listing the process and its arguments.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Duplicity Project | Duplicity | < 0.4.9 |
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=442840Third Party Advisory
- http://duplicity.nongnu.org/CHANGELOGBroken Link
- http://osvdb.org/42339Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28917Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27771Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=293081Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=442840Third Party Advisory
- http://duplicity.nongnu.org/CHANGELOGBroken Link
- http://osvdb.org/42339Broken Link
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28917Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27771Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=293081Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2007-5201?
The FTP backend for Duplicity before 0.4.9 sends the password as a command line argument when calling ncftp, which might allow local users to read the password by listing the process and its arguments.
How severe is CVE-2007-5201?
Severity scoring for CVE-2007-5201 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5201?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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