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CVE-2002-2267: bogopass in bogofilter 0.9.0.4 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the...

bogopass in bogofilter 0.9.0.4 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the bogopass temporary file.

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This is an old local file-overwrite issue in bogopass, a contrib utility associated with bogofilter 0.9.0.4. A user with local access could abuse unsafe temporary-file handling to overwrite files via a symlink. The main business risk is on legacy, shared systems where untrusted local users can run the vulnerable tool. Exposure is most plausible on legacy Unix-like systems that still have bogofilter 0.9.0.4 and the bogopass contrib utility installed or runnable by local users. Internet-facing exposure is not indicated by the sources. Treat this as a legacy local-risk cleanup item, not an emergency internet-scale incident. Prioritize shared or multi-user systems first, because the reported attack requires local access but can affect file integrity on the host. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for bogofilter 0.9.0.4 and the bogopass utility.; Check bogofilter or operating-system vendor guidance for fixed packages or removal guidance.; Disable or remove bogopass where it is not required..

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