CVE-2007-0237: The ndeb-binary feature in Lookup (lookup-el) allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink at

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6MITIGATE

CVE-2007-0237 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting lookup. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The ndeb-binary feature in Lookup (lookup-el) allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.6 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 68%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-03-19
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: lookup

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-03-19 19:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:35 UTCUpdated Record last modified

lookup lookup MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy lookup || rpm -q lookup || lookup --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-0237?

lookup: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-0237 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0237 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2007-0237 affect?

CVE-2007-0237 affects lookup. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). The ndeb-binary feature in Lookup (lookup-el) allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

How urgent is CVE-2007-0237?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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