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CVE-2007-6358

UnknownEPSS 0.47%

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CVE-2007-6358 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.47%

37.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Glyph And CogPdftops<= 1.1.19rc1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-6358?
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.
How severe is CVE-2007-6358?
Severity scoring for CVE-2007-6358 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6358?
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