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CVE-2007-5751: Liferea before 1.4.6 uses weak permissions (0644) for the feedlist.opml backup file, which allows local use...

Liferea before 1.4.6 uses weak permissions (0644) for the feedlist.opml backup file, which allows local users to obtain credentials.

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Liferea before 1.4.6 created a backup of the feed list with permissions readable by other local users. If that file contained feed credentials, another account on the same machine could read them. This is mainly a concern for shared Linux/Unix systems or desktops with multiple local users. Exposure is limited to systems running Liferea before 1.4.6, especially multi-user machines where another local account can read user files. Single-user desktops have lower practical exposure, but stored feed credentials may still be sensitive if local account isolation matters. Treat this as a targeted legacy hygiene issue, not an emergency internet-wide threat. Prioritize remediation where Liferea is installed on shared workstations, lab systems, jump hosts, or environments where local users should not access each other’s stored credentials. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Liferea to 1.4.6 or a vendor-supported fixed package.; Check Linux distribution advisories for the correct backported fix.; Review permissions on feedlist.opml backup files and restrict local readability..

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