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CVE-2002-0389: Pipermail in Mailman stores private mail messages with predictable filenames in a world-executable director...

Pipermail in Mailman stores private mail messages with predictable filenames in a world-executable directory, which allows local users to read private mailing list archives.

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This is a privacy issue in Mailman’s Pipermail archiver. Private list messages could be saved in locations and filenames that local server users could predict and read, bypassing list privacy expectations. The documented impact is exposure of confidential mailing list content, not system takeover. Exposure is most likely on legacy Mailman deployments that use Pipermail private archives and allow untrusted or broad local shell access on the hosting server. Treat as a targeted confidentiality risk for systems hosting sensitive mailing lists. Prioritize if private archives contain legal, HR, customer, incident response, or executive communications. Mitigation focus: Inventory Mailman deployments using Pipermail private archives.; Check distribution and vendor advisories for fixed Mailman packages.; Restrict local shell access on Mailman archive hosts..

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