HIGH
CVE-2007-5616
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: January 9, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.2
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
ssh-signer in SSH Tectia Client and Server 5.x before 5.2.4, and 5.3.x before 5.3.6, on Unix and Linux allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2007-5616 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 ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (14)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/28247Third Party Advisory
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http://securitytracker.com/id?1019167Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/921339Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/WDON-7AMRRFThird Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27191Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0078Third Party Advisory
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39569Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://secunia.com/advisories/28247Third Party Advisory
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http://securitytracker.com/id?1019167Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/921339Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/WDON-7AMRRFThird Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27191Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0078Third Party Advisory
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39569Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2007-5616
CVSS Score7.2 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 9, 2008
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-noinfo)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2007-5616 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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