Security readout for executives and security teams
mailgo in mgt 2.31 used predictable temporary files under /tmp. A local user could abuse that behavior with a symlink to overwrite files the program can write. This is mainly a shared-host or multi-user Linux risk, not a remote internet-facing issue based on the supplied sources. Exposure is likely limited to systems with mgt 2.31 installed and local users able to run or influence mailgo. Modern exposure is probably uncommon, but legacy Debian or Gentoo-derived installations should be checked. Treat as a legacy local privilege-risk cleanup item. Prioritize shared servers, bastion hosts, lab machines, and any system with untrusted local users. It is not supported as an emergency internet-exposed issue by the supplied evidence. Mitigation focus: Check distro advisories and package history for fixed or removed mgt builds.; Upgrade mgt if a maintained package fix is available from the distribution.; Remove mgt/mailgo from systems where it is no longer needed..
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- mgt-mailgo-symlink(46410)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=235770CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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