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CVE-2004-2303: MTools Mformat before 3.9.9, when installed setuid root, creates files with world-readable and world-writab...

MTools Mformat before 3.9.9, when installed setuid root, creates files with world-readable and world-writable permissions, which allows local users to read and overwrite files.

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CVE-2004-2303 is an old local file-permission flaw in MTools mformat before 3.9.9. If mformat is installed setuid root, it can create files that any local user can read or overwrite. The business concern is mainly legacy Unix/Linux systems where local users or shared accounts still exist. Exposure is likely limited to legacy systems running vulnerable MTools versions where mformat is present and setuid root. Shared servers, multi-user Unix/Linux hosts, and old distribution images deserve attention first. Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue with moderate priority. It is not internet-facing based on the supplied evidence, but affected shared systems can allow local tampering or disclosure. Mitigation focus: Upgrade MTools to 3.9.9 or later where available.; Apply relevant operating-system vendor security updates.; Remove setuid root from mformat if operationally unnecessary..

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