UNKNOWN CVSS 6.8
Published: 2007-10-30

CVE-2007-5714

gentoo mldonkey_ebuild Security Advisory (CVE-2007-5714)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2007-5714 impacting gentoo mldonkey_ebuild. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.8 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
The Gentoo ebuild of MLDonkey before 2.9.0-r3 has a p2p user account with an empty default password and valid login shell, which might allow remote attackers to obtain login access and execute arbitrary code.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product gentoo / mldonkey_ebuild
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-287

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2007-5714 impacting gentoo mldonkey_ebuild.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2007-5714.yaml
id: cve-2007-5714

info:
  name: gentoo mldonkey_ebuild - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2007-5714 affecting gentoo mldonkey_ebuild.
    Evaluation: The Gentoo ebuild of MLDonkey before 2.9.0-r3 has a p2p user account with an empty default password and valid login shell, which might allow remote at...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2007-5714
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 6.8
    cve-id: CVE-2007-5714
    cwe-id: CWE-287
  tags: cve,cve-2007-5714,gentoo,mldonkey_ebuild,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "mldonkey_ebuild"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2007-5714.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2007-5714
# Target: gentoo mldonkey_ebuild | CVSS: 6.8 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2007-5714 (gentoo mldonkey_ebuild)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against gentoo mldonkey_ebuild scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2007-5714.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2007-5714
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install mldonkey_ebuild 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade mldonkey_ebuild 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update mldonkey_ebuild

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i mldonkey_ebuild 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i mldonkey_ebuild

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2007-5714 in gentoo mldonkey_ebuild?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update gentoo mldonkey_ebuild packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2007-5714?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2007-5714?

CVE-2007-5714 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.8 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.8
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2007-5714
Weakness CWE-287
Vendor gentoo
Product mldonkey_ebuild
Published 2007-10-30
Vector AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P