CVE-2007-5936

dviljk uses insecure temporary file

Published Nov 13, 2007 CVSS 2.0 · 3.6 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2007-5906 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.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-554-1 teTeX and TeX Live vulnerabilities
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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 3:47 PM
Reserved
Nov 13, 2007, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 13, 2007, 10:46 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:47 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Nov 6, 2007, 12:00 AM