How severe is CVE-2007-5936?

CVE-2007-5936 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2007-5936 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5936?

CVE-2007-5936 primarily affects Tetex. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5936?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-5936 published?

CVE-2007-5936 was published on 2007-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5936

CVE-2007-5936 is a low-severity vulnerability in Tetex with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Tetex
Published: 2007-11-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

dvips in teTeX and TeXlive 2007 and earlier allows local users to obtain sensitive information and modify certain data by creating certain temporary files before they are processed by dviljk, which can then be read or modified in place.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5936?: dvips in teTeX and TeXlive 2007 and earlier allows local users to obtain sensitive information and modify certain data by creating certain temporary files before they are processed by dviljk, which can then be read or modified in place.
How severe is CVE-2007-5936?: CVE-2007-5936 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2007-5936 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5936?: CVE-2007-5936 primarily affects Tetex. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5936?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-5936 published?: CVE-2007-5936 was published on 2007-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:tetex:tetex:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tug:texlive_2007:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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