CVE-2007-6131

CVE-2007-6131 is a low-severity vulnerability in Redhat Fedora Core with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-16.

Key facts

Description

buttonpressed.sh in scanbuttond 0.2.3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (1) scan.pnm and (2) scan.jpg temporary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6131?
buttonpressed.sh in scanbuttond 0.2.3 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (1) scan.pnm and (2) scan.jpg temporary files.
How severe is CVE-2007-6131?
CVE-2007-6131 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2007-6131 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-6131?
CVE-2007-6131 affects Redhat Fedora Core. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6131?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-6131 published?
CVE-2007-6131 was published on 2007-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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