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CVE-2007-4460

7.2 · HIGH

The RenderV2ToFile function in tag_file.cpp in id3lib (aka libid3) 3.8.3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file whose name is constructed from the…

Published Aug 21, 2007id3libEPSS 0.56%

Overview

CVE-2007-4460 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting id3lib id3lib. It was published on August 21, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The RenderV2ToFile function in tag_file.cpp in id3lib (aka libid3) 3.8.3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file whose name is constructed from the name of a file being tagged.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from id3lib. Update id3lib to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=438540Refsecunia.com/advisories/26536Refsecunia.com/advisories/26646Refsecunia.com/advisories/26793Refsecunia.com/advisories/26818Refsecunia.com/advisories/26987Refsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200709-08.xmlRefwww.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1365Refwww.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:180Refwww.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_19_sr.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4460?

CVE-2007-4460 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting id3lib id3lib. It was published on August 21, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-4460?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-4460?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from id3lib. Update id3lib to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2007-4460?

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