CVE-2007-1741 describes multiple race conditions in the suexec component of Apache HTTP Server 2.2.3. These vulnerabilities, stemming from timing issues between directory/file validation and usage, could allow local users to gain privileges and execute arbitrary code through directory renaming or symlink attacks. With a CVSS score of 6.2 (AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C), this issue requires local access and high attack complexity, but could lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion, and the vendor reportedly disputes the issue, citing reliance on insecure server configurations.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.2.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:2.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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