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CVE-1999-1091: UNIX news readers tin and rtin create the /tmp/.tin_log file with insecure permissions and follow symlinks,...

UNIX news readers tin and rtin create the /tmp/.tin_log file with insecure permissions and follow symlinks, which allows attackers to modify the permissions of files writable by the user via a symlink attack.

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This is an old local-file handling issue in the tin and rtin UNIX news readers. They can create a temporary log file in /tmp insecurely and follow symlinks, letting a local attacker affect permissions on files the victim user can write. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Unix/Linux systems where tin or rtin is installed and used, especially multi-user hosts with shared /tmp. The bundle does not identify exact affected versions or distribution packages. Moderate attention for legacy estate owners; otherwise low business urgency. Prioritize if tin/rtin exists on shared Unix systems with many local users. Mitigation focus: Check current OS or distribution guidance for tin/rtin packages.; Update tin/rtin if a maintained vendor package is available.; Remove tin/rtin from systems where it is not operationally required..

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