Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2004-0559 affects Usermin 1.070 and 1.080 during installation. A local user could abuse a temporary directory handling flaw to overwrite files through a symlink. This is mainly a risk on shared or multi-user systems where untrusted local users exist during installation. Exposure is likely limited to systems installing Usermin 1.070 or 1.080 where local users can create files or symlinks in /tmp at that time. Treat as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless affected Usermin versions remain on shared systems. Prioritize validation where local users exist or installation occurred in multi-user environments. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for Usermin 1.070 and 1.080 installations.; Check Webmin/Usermin and distribution advisories for fixed packages or upgrade guidance.; Avoid installing affected versions on shared multi-user hosts..
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- usermin-installation-unspecified(17299)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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