HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2007-0823
LOW

CVE-2007-0823

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: February 7, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

1.9
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

xterm on Slackware Linux 10.2 stores information that had been displayed for a different user account using the same xterm process, which might allow local users to bypass file permissions and read other users' files, or obtain other sensitive information, by reading the xterm process memory. NOTE: it could be argued that this is an expected consequence of multiple users sharing the same interactive process, in which case this is not a vulnerability.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2007-0823 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

slackware1 product(s)
slackware linux
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (6)

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http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2007-02/0012.html
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http://gotfault.wordpress.com/2007/02/01/a-funny-case/Exploit
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http://osvdb.org/33651
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http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2007-02/0012.html
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http://gotfault.wordpress.com/2007/02/01/a-funny-case/Exploit
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http://osvdb.org/33651

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2007-0823
CVSS Score1.9 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 7, 2007

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2007-0823 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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