CVE-2007-6209

Name: CVE-2007-6209
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-12-04T00:46:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-6209 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Util/difflog.pl in zsh 4.3.4 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Util/difflog.pl in zsh 4.3.4 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.33%

24.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zsh	Zsh	4.3.4

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 4, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-6209?

Util/difflog.pl in zsh 4.3.4 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

How severe is CVE-2007-6209?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-6209 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6209?

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Source: NVD / NIST