CVE-2007-4460 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks on temporary files during ID3 tag rendering in id3lib.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2007-4460?
CVE-2007-4460 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Aug 2007. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4460?
It affects 1 product.
Linux distribution packages (1)
id3lib openSUSE:Tumbleweed | All versions | 3.8.3-266.5 |
Products include Id3lib Id3lib.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4460?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2007-4460 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-4460 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2007-4460, DSA-1365-1, DSA-1365-2, DSA-1365-3, GHSA-9j28-rgm8-rqw2, openSUSE-SU-2024:10082-1.