Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old local file overwrite flaw in the Unix/Linux man package. A user already in the man group could abuse unsafe handling of man page names to overwrite files. It is mainly relevant to legacy systems, old images, or appliances that still carry man before 1.5i2. Exposure is most likely on obsolete Linux/Unix systems, preserved server images, or embedded appliances with man before 1.5i2. The source bundle’s affected-product metadata is incomplete, so inventory should key off installed man package versions and relevant vendor advisories. Treat this as a legacy exposure issue, not a broad modern emergency. Prioritize it when unsupported Unix/Linux systems, old gold images, or appliances remain in production, especially where local user access is possible. Mitigation focus: Upgrade man to 1.5i2 or a vendor-fixed package where applicable.; Review RHSA-2001:072 for Red Hat-affected systems.; Audit and minimize membership in the man group..
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- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=41805CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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