CVE-2007-6358
First published: Sat Dec 15 2007(Updated: )
pdftops.pl before 1.20 in alternate pdftops filter allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the pdfin.[PID].tmp temporary file, which is created when pdftops reads a PDF file from stdin, such as when pdftops is invoked by CUPS.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Glyph & Cog pdftops | <=1.1.19rc1 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=201042
- http://www.cups.org/articles.php?L515
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1437
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200712-14.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26919
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28139
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28113
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28200
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-563-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28386
- http://osvdb.org/42029
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-6358?
CVE-2007-6358 is considered to have a moderate severity rating due to its potential for local file overwriting.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6358?
To mitigate CVE-2007-6358, it is essential to update to pdftops version 1.20 or later where the symlink vulnerability is addressed.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-6358?
CVE-2007-6358 affects local users operating versions of pdftops below 1.20, particularly in environments utilizing CUPS.
What type of attack does CVE-2007-6358 involve?
CVE-2007-6358 involves a symlink attack that allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
What software is vulnerable according to CVE-2007-6358?
According to CVE-2007-6358, the vulnerable software is pdftops in versions prior to 1.20.
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