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CVE-2007-5495: sealert in setroubleshoot 2.0.5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the...

sealert in setroubleshoot 2.0.5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the sealert.log temporary file.

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CVE-2007-5495 is a local file-overwrite flaw in sealert from setroubleshoot 2.0.5. A local user could abuse handling of the sealert.log temporary file to overwrite files. The bundle does not show remote exposure or active exploitation. Likely limited to legacy Linux systems running affected setroubleshoot/sealert packages, especially unpatched Red Hat-era deployments. This is not described as remotely reachable. Treat as a legacy local privilege-risk item. It is unlikely to drive emergency internet-wide response, but should be closed during Linux hardening or legacy fleet remediation. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for setroubleshoot/sealert 2.0.5 or related vendor packages.; Apply vendor updates referenced by Red Hat RHSA-2008:0061 where applicable.; If updates are unavailable, restrict local shell access on affected systems..

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