Vulnerability Description
Util/difflog.pl in zsh 4.3.4 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
CVSS Score
4.6
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | All versions |
| Zsh | Zsh | 4.3.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/42481
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27899
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26674
- 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
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38812
- http://osvdb.org/42481
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27899
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26674
- 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
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-6209?
CVE-2007-6209 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). 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?
CVE-2007-6209 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-6209?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Zsh Zsh.