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CVE-2004-1933: Citadel/UX 5.00 through 6.14 installs the database directory and files with world-read permissions, which c...

Citadel/UX 5.00 through 6.14 installs the database directory and files with world-read permissions, which could allow local users to bypass access controls and read unauthorized messages.

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Citadel/UX installed its message database with permissions that let any local user read it. On shared systems, this could expose private messages despite application-level access controls. The issue is old and local-only, but it matters where legacy Citadel/UX remains in use. Exposure is most likely on legacy Unix-like hosts running Citadel/UX 5.00 through 6.14, especially multi-user systems with local shell accounts or shared hosting. Internet-only attackers are not supported by the provided evidence. Treat this as a targeted legacy exposure issue. Prioritize if Citadel/UX is still used on shared systems or stores sensitive communications. It is not currently supported as an internet-scale emergency from the provided sources. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Citadel/UX installations to version 6.20 or later if still deployed.; Review vendor guidance for supported remediation if upgrade paths differ.; Restrict local account access on hosts running legacy Citadel/UX..

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