Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a local file-overwrite flaw in scanbuttond 0.2.3. A user who already has local access could abuse predictable temporary files used by buttonpressed.sh to overwrite files through symlinks. The sources do not provide CVSS, confirmed affected distributions, active exploitation, or a vendor fix. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux or Unix systems that installed scanbuttond 0.2.3 for scanner button handling. The source bundle does not identify supported platforms, CPEs, or downstream package status. Treat this as a legacy local privilege-risk item, not an internet-scale emergency. Prioritize remediation on multi-user systems, shared workstations, and any environment where scanner services run with elevated privileges. Mitigation focus: Check vendor or distribution guidance for scanbuttond CVE-2007-6131 fixes.; Remove or disable scanbuttond where scanner button handling is not required.; Upgrade scanbuttond if a fixed package is available from the platform vendor..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=383131CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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