CVE-2007-6061

Name: CVE-2007-6061
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-11-20T23:46:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.41%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-6061 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 3.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.41%

87.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Audacityteam	Audacity	1.3.2

References

http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=199751Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/27841Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/29206Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/30191Broken Link
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200803-03.xmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:074Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26608Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4025Broken Link
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-May/msg00075.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-May/msg00087.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=199751Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/27841Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/29206Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/30191Broken Link
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200803-03.xmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:074Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26608Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4025Broken Link
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-May/msg00075.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-May/msg00087.htmlThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 20, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-6061?

How severe is CVE-2007-6061?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-6061 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6061?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST