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CVE-2001-0222: webmin 0.84 and earlier allows local users to overwrite and create arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

webmin 0.84 and earlier allows local users to overwrite and create arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

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This is an old Webmin flaw affecting version 0.84 and earlier. A local user could abuse symbolic links to make Webmin overwrite or create files it should not. Business risk is mainly on legacy systems where untrusted users have shell or local account access. Exposure is likely limited to legacy systems still running Webmin 0.84 or earlier, especially multi-user Unix/Linux hosts with local accounts. Treat this as a legacy-system cleanup issue unless affected hosts support multiple local users or sensitive administration workflows. Prioritize confirming whether Webmin 0.84 or earlier still exists in the environment. Mitigation focus: Inventory hosts for Webmin and identify any version 0.84 or earlier.; Review Mandrake, Caldera, Webmin, or distribution guidance for fixed packages.; Retire or isolate legacy systems that cannot be updated..

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