Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old CVS tooling flaw in the cvsbug utility. On systems running CVS 1.12.12 or earlier, a local user could abuse insecure temporary-file handling to overwrite files and potentially run code. The main business concern is legacy multi-user Unix/Linux systems, build servers, or source-control hosts still carrying old CVS packages. Exposure is most likely on legacy Unix/Linux hosts with CVS installed, especially where local users have shell access. Systems without CVS, without cvsbug, or without untrusted local users have lower practical exposure. Treat as a targeted legacy-system cleanup item. Prioritize internet-facing development environments only if they also provide local accounts. Highest urgency is multi-user build, source-control, or shell servers still running old CVS packages. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for CVS 1.12.12 or earlier and the cvsbug utility.; Apply relevant vendor security updates from Red Hat, Debian, FreeBSD, or current OS vendor guidance.; Remove CVS or cvsbug where it is no longer required..
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- Known Exploited
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=166366CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10835CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
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