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CVE-2005-1856: The CD-burning feature in backup-manager 0.5.8 and earlier uses a fixed filename in a world-writable direct...

The CD-burning feature in backup-manager 0.5.8 and earlier uses a fixed filename in a world-writable directory for logging, which allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack.

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CVE-2005-1856 affects the CD-burning feature in backup-manager 0.5.8 and earlier. It writes logging to a predictable file in a world-writable directory, allowing a local user to redirect that write through a symlink and overwrite files. Exposure is most likely on legacy systems running backup-manager 0.5.8 or earlier, especially where the CD-burning feature is configured or invoked on multi-user hosts. Prioritize remediation on shared or legacy Unix/Linux systems where untrusted local users exist. Internet-facing urgency is lower, but arbitrary local file overwrite can still affect system integrity. Mitigation focus: Check Debian DSA-787 and vendor package guidance for fixed packages.; Upgrade backup-manager if a fixed vendor package is available.; Disable or avoid the CD-burning feature until remediation is confirmed..

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