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CVE-2002-2051: The processor_web plugin for ModLogAn 0.5.0 through 0.7.11, when used with the splitby option, allows local...

The processor_web plugin for ModLogAn 0.5.0 through 0.7.11, when used with the splitby option, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on files specified as hostnames in a log file.

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This CVE affects old ModLogAn deployments using the processor_web plugin with the splitby option. A local user could cause ModLogAn to overwrite files by abusing how hostnames from log files are handled. Business impact depends on where ModLogAn runs and what file permissions its process has. Exposure is likely limited to systems still running ModLogAn 0.5.0 through 0.7.11 with processor_web and splitby enabled. Risk rises if local users or untrusted log sources can influence hostname values and the ModLogAn process has write access to sensitive paths. Treat this as a targeted legacy-platform risk, not an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize if ModLogAn runs on shared Unix systems, processes untrusted logs, or writes with elevated privileges. Otherwise, handle through legacy software cleanup and hardening. Mitigation focus: Inventory ModLogAn installations and identify versions 0.5.0 through 0.7.11.; Disable processor_web splitby where it is not operationally required.; Run ModLogAn with least-privileged file permissions..

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