CVE-2007-2838: The populate_conns function in src/populate_conns.c in GSAMBAD 0.1.4 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary

Routine

HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-2838 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting gsambad. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The populate_conns function in src/populate_conns.c in GSAMBAD 0.1.4 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/gsambadtmp temporary file.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 72%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-07-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gsambad

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-07-03 01:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gsambad gsambad DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.1.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.1.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison gsambad sudo apt install gsambad=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1.4> sudo apt-mark hold gsambad

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list gsambad sudo dnf downgrade gsambad-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1.4> sudo dnf versionlock add gsambad

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2007-2838?

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

Is CVE-2007-2838 being exploited?

CVE-2007-2838 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-2007-2838 affect?

CVE-2007-2838 affects gsambad. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The populate_conns function in src/populate_conns.c in GSAMBAD 0.1.4 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/gsambadtmp temporary file.

How urgent is CVE-2007-2838?

Priority 32/100. High severity

References

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