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CVE-2000-0890: periodic in FreeBSD 4.1.1 and earlier, and possibly other operating systems, allows local users to overwrit...

periodic in FreeBSD 4.1.1 and earlier, and possibly other operating systems, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

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CVE-2000-0890 is a legacy local file-overwrite issue in FreeBSD periodic. A user with local access could abuse unsafe temporary-file handling through a symlink. The sources name FreeBSD 4.1.1 and earlier, with uncertainty about other operating systems. Exposure is most likely limited to very old FreeBSD systems running periodic from FreeBSD 4.1.1 or earlier. The CVE also says possibly other operating systems, but the bundle does not identify confirmed non-FreeBSD products or versions. Prioritize this where legacy FreeBSD hosts still exist with local user access. The business risk is mainly from unsupported infrastructure and local privilege-adjacent file tampering, not confirmed internet-scale exploitation. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire or upgrade FreeBSD 4.1.1 and earlier systems.; Check FreeBSD or vendor guidance for the appropriate historical fix.; Restrict local interactive access on any affected legacy hosts..

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