Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old local Linux vulnerability in gpm 1.19.3, a console mouse service. A user who already has local access could abuse unsafe temporary-file handling through symlinks to overwrite files. Business risk mainly exists on legacy systems still running the affected package. Exposure is most likely on old Linux distributions or unmanaged legacy hosts that still include gpm 1.19.3. Modern supported systems are less likely affected, but the provided sources do not prove non-exposure for any current platform. Do not treat this as an emergency unless legacy multi-user Linux systems are in scope. Prioritize confirming exposure, especially on shared shell servers, old appliances, or unsupported distributions where local users exist. Mitigation focus: Inventory Linux hosts for installed gpm packages and version 1.19.3.; Apply relevant vendor or distribution security updates where available.; Check Mandrake, Immunix, or current distribution guidance before assuming a fixed version..
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- linux-gpm-symlink(5917)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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