Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old Wget issue where a local user could potentially cause Wget 1.9 or 1.9.1 to overwrite files through a symlink-related race while a download is being saved. Business urgency is mainly for legacy or unmanaged Linux systems, especially shared servers or jobs running Wget with elevated privileges. Exposure is most likely on legacy systems still running Wget 1.9 or 1.9.1. Risk increases on multi-user hosts, temporary or shared directories, and automation where Wget runs with higher privileges than untrusted local users. Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue unless vulnerable Wget versions remain on shared or privileged systems. Prioritize confirmation in asset inventory, then patch or retire affected hosts through standard maintenance. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for Wget 1.9 and 1.9.1.; Apply applicable vendor updates from maintained distribution channels.; Follow Red Hat, Ubuntu, or Mandriva guidance where relevant..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- USN-145-1CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_UBUNTU
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:9830CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- wget-lock-race-condition(16167)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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