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CVE-2000-0151: GNU make follows symlinks when it reads a Makefile from stdin, which allows other local users to execute co...

GNU make follows symlinks when it reads a Makefile from stdin, which allows other local users to execute commands.

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This old GNU make issue concerns local users, not remote internet attackers. When make reads a Makefile from standard input, it can follow symbolic links in a way that may let another local user cause command execution. The public bundle does not identify affected versions or a confirmed fixed release. Exposure is most plausible on legacy multi-user Unix-like systems where GNU make is installed and local untrusted users share writable build or temporary locations. The bundle does not identify affected versions or distributions. Treat this as a legacy local-risk item. Prioritize shared build servers, academic shells, hosting systems, and other multi-user environments over ordinary single-user workstations. Mitigation focus: Check current GNU make and OS vendor advisories for affected versions and fixes.; Update GNU make through trusted package repositories where vendor guidance recommends it.; Avoid running make with Makefiles sourced from untrusted stdin or shared writable paths..

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