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CVE-2008-5368: muttprint in muttprint 0.72d allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /t...

muttprint in muttprint 0.72d allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/muttprint.log temporary file.

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Muttprint 0.72d used a predictable temporary log file in /tmp. A local user could abuse that behavior to cause another file to be overwritten. This is mainly a risk on shared Linux/Unix systems where untrusted local users exist and muttprint is installed or run with elevated privileges. Exposure is likely limited to systems with muttprint 0.72d installed, especially multi-user systems or workflows where muttprint runs with higher privileges than local users. Treat this as a targeted legacy cleanup item, not an emergency internet-facing issue. Prioritize shared Unix/Linux systems and privileged print workflows. Mitigation focus: Check vendor advisories before assuming a fixed version or patch path.; Update muttprint through maintained distribution packages where available.; Remove muttprint if it is not required on the system..

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