CVE-2007-6209
First published: Tue Dec 04 2007(Updated: )
Util/difflog.pl in zsh 4.3.4 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | ||
| SUSE Zsh | =4.3.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.zsh.org/mla/workers/2007/msg01060.html
- http://www.zsh.org/mla/workers/2007/msg01065.html
- http://www.zsh.org/mla/workers/2007/msg01066.html
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=201022
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26674
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27899
- http://osvdb.org/42481
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38812
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-6209?
CVE-2007-6209 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to exploit the symlink attack.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6209?
To fix CVE-2007-6209, upgrade zsh to a version newer than 4.3.4 which addresses this vulnerability.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2007-6209?
CVE-2007-6209 specifically affects systems running zsh version 4.3.4.
Can CVE-2007-6209 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2007-6209 requires local access to the system to exploit.
What attack vector is used in CVE-2007-6209?
CVE-2007-6209 utilizes a symlink attack to overwrite arbitrary files.
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