CVE-2007-3531

Description

The set_default_speeds function in backend/backend.c in NVidia NVClock before 0.8b2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/nvclock temporary file.

6.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.05%

Vendor Advisory gentoo.org Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://secunia.com/advisories/26200	third party advisory vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/26208	third party advisory patch vendor advisory
http://osvdb.org/38573	vdb entry
http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=184071
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200707-08.xml	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25052	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35584	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-3531?: CVE-2007-3531 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2007-3531?: To fix CVE-2007-3531, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2007-3531 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2007-3531 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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