CVE-2008-4941: arb-common 0.0.20071207.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (a) /tmp/...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old local-file integrity issue in arb-common 0.0.20071207.1. A user already on the system could abuse predictable temporary files used by ARB scripts to overwrite files. It is not described as a remote attack, and the provided sources do not show active exploitation or a named patch. Exposure is likely limited to systems with the affected arb-common package installed and local users or jobs able to invoke the impacted scripts. General internet-facing exposure is not supported by the sources. Treat this as a targeted legacy-system hygiene issue, not an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize remediation where shared Linux systems, research workstations, or privileged automation still use the affected ARB package. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for arb-common 0.0.20071207.1.; Check Debian, Gentoo, or vendor package guidance for corrected builds.; Remove the package where ARB tooling is no longer needed..

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Jun 28, 2026, 18:33 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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