PatchTheCVECVE-2007-0627: Michael Still gtalkbot before 1.2 places username and password arguments on the command line, which allows loc
CVE-2007-0627 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.9) affecting gtalkbot. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Michael Still gtalkbot before 1.2 places username and password arguments on the command line, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.9 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 73%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2007-01-31 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2007-0627?
gtalkbot: upgrade to newer than 1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2007-0627 being exploited?
CVE-2007-0627 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-2007-0627 affect?
CVE-2007-0627 affects gtalkbot. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.9). Michael Still gtalkbot before 1.2 places username and password arguments on the command line, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.
How urgent is CVE-2007-0627?
Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.