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CVE-2009-5082: The (1) configure and (2) config.guess scripts in GNU troff (aka groff) 1.20.1 on Openwall GNU/*/Linux (aka...

The (1) configure and (2) config.guess scripts in GNU troff (aka groff) 1.20.1 on Openwall GNU/*/Linux (aka Owl) improperly create temporary files upon a failure of the mktemp function, which makes it easier for local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.

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This is an old local-file handling flaw in groff packaging for Openwall GNU/*/Linux. If a local user can influence temporary files while configure or config.guess runs, they may cause unintended file overwrites. The bundle does not show remote exposure, active exploitation, or broad modern impact. Likely limited to legacy Openwall GNU/*/Linux environments or source/build trees carrying the affected groff 1.20.1 packaging scripts. Internet-facing services are not indicated as directly exposed by the provided sources. Treat as low urgency unless the organization runs legacy Owl systems or shared build hosts with untrusted local users. Prioritize confirmation during legacy Linux and build-infrastructure reviews. Mitigation focus: Identify systems or build environments using Owl groff 1.20.1 packaging.; Check Openwall vendor guidance and referenced groff temporary-file patch.; Prefer updated vendor packages over locally maintained legacy scripts..

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