CVE-2007-6061
First published: Tue Nov 20 2007(Updated: )
Audacity 1.3.2 creates a temporary directory with a predictable name without checking for previous existence of that directory, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (recording deadlock) by creating the directory before Audacity is run. NOTE: this issue can be leveraged to delete arbitrary files or directories via a symlink attack.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Audacity | =1.3.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=199751
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26608
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27841
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200803-03.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29206
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:074
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-May/msg00075.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-May/msg00087.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30191
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-6061?
CVE-2007-6061 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its ability to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6061?
To fix CVE-2007-6061, ensure that Audacity is upgraded to a newer version that addresses this issue.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-6061?
CVE-2007-6061 affects users running Audacity version 1.3.2.
What kind of attack is possible with CVE-2007-6061?
CVE-2007-6061 allows local users to perform a denial of service attack by creating a directory before Audacity is executed.
Is CVE-2007-6061 still a concern today?
While CVE-2007-6061 was reported in 2007, using outdated software versions can still expose systems to this vulnerability.
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