CVE-2007-0472: Multiple race conditions in Smb4K before 0.8.0 allow local users to (1) modify arbitrary files via unspecif...

Security readout for executives and security teams

Smb4K before 0.8.0 had local race-condition flaws that could let a logged-in user tamper with files. One path involved lock-file handling; another involved symlink handling around temporary files and could add lines to sudoers. This is mainly a risk for older Linux/KDE systems where untrusted users have local accounts. Exposure is likely limited to legacy systems running Smb4K versions earlier than 0.8.0. Risk increases on shared workstations, multi-user Linux systems, or environments where lower-privileged users can log in locally. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete, so inventory should rely on installed Smb4K package versions. Treat this as high priority only where legacy Smb4K is still present and local user access is possible. The business concern is privilege escalation on old shared Linux workstations, not internet-wide remote compromise. Patch or remove the software during legacy-system cleanup. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Smb4K to 0.8.0 or a vendor-fixed package.; Apply relevant SUSE, Gentoo, Mandriva, or distribution security updates.; Remove Smb4K from systems where it is no longer required..

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Jun 29, 2026, 07:49 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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