MEDIUM
CVE-2007-6358
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: December 15, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
4.9
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
pdftops.pl before 1.20 in alternate pdftops filter allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the pdfin.[PID].tmp temporary file, which is created when pdftops reads a PDF file from stdin, such as when pdftops is invoked by CUPS.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2007-6358 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityC
AvailabilityNone
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:C/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
glyph_and_cog1 product(s)
pdftops
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (22)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/28113Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/28139Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/28200Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/28386Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/28113Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/28139Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/28200Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2007-6358
CVSS Score4.9 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 15, 2007
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2007-6358 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.