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CVE-2000-0728: xpdf PDF viewer client earlier than 0.91 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

xpdf PDF viewer client earlier than 0.91 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

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This old xpdf issue lets a local user cause the PDF viewer to overwrite files through symlink handling. The source bundle identifies versions earlier than 0.91. Business risk is mainly legacy Unix/Linux systems where untrusted users can log in locally or run jobs. Exposure is most likely on legacy systems retaining xpdf versions earlier than 0.91, especially multi-user hosts or environments allowing local shell access. Current exposure cannot be inferred from the bundle. Treat as a legacy hygiene item unless affected multi-user systems still exist. It is not KEV-listed in the bundle, but arbitrary file overwrite can matter on shared hosts. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for installed xpdf packages and versions.; Upgrade xpdf to 0.91 or a vendor-patched package.; Prioritize multi-user hosts and systems with untrusted local users..

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