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CVE-2005-1880: everybuddy 0.4.3 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temp...

everybuddy 0.4.3 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file created by a system call to wget.

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CVE-2005-1880 affects everybuddy 0.4.3 and earlier. A local user could abuse insecure temporary file handling during a wget system call to overwrite files via symlinks. The public bundle does not show remote exposure, CVSS scoring, KEV listing, or confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is most likely limited to systems with everybuddy 0.4.3 or earlier installed and accessible to local users. Internet-facing exposure is not indicated in the provided sources. Treat this as a legacy local-user risk, not an urgent internet-wide emergency based on available evidence. Prioritize shared Unix-like systems or regulated environments where arbitrary file overwrite could affect integrity or availability. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for everybuddy 0.4.3 and earlier.; Remove everybuddy where it is not required.; Check vendor or distribution guidance for fixed packages or advisories..

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