Security readout for executives and security teams
This issue affects Linux tmpwatch when the --fuser option is used. A local user could create specially named files that cause tmpwatch to run unintended commands. Business impact depends on whether vulnerable tmpwatch packages and local user access exist on legacy Linux systems. Likely exposure is limited to legacy Linux systems running vulnerable tmpwatch with the --fuser option enabled. The bundle references Red Hat and Linux Mandrake advisories, but does not list exact affected versions. Treat this as a legacy Linux hygiene issue with possible privilege or command-execution impact. Prioritize systems with local multi-user access or shared writable directories, especially old Red Hat or Mandrake deployments. Mitigation focus: Check Red Hat and Mandrake advisories for corrected tmpwatch packages.; Update or remove vulnerable tmpwatch packages on affected legacy systems.; Disable tmpwatch jobs using --fuser until vendor guidance is confirmed..
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- linux-tmpwatch-fuser(5320)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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