CVE-2007-3916 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can overwrite or delete arbitrary files via symlink attacks on temporary files in SKK Tools.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2007-3916?
CVE-2007-3916 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Sep 2007. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The main function in skkdic-expr.c in SKK Tools 1.2 allows local users to overwrite or delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a skkdic$PID temporary file.
Weakness: CWE-59
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-3916?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Skk Openlab Skk Tools.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3916?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2007-3916 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-3916 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2007-3916, GHSA-p36c-r52p-qmw9.