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CVE-2010-0118: Bournal before 1.4.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on unspecified te...

Bournal before 1.4.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on unspecified temporary files associated with a --hack_the_gibson update check.

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CVE-2010-0118 affects Bournal before 1.4.1. A local user could exploit insecure temporary file handling during a specific update check to overwrite files. The business risk is mainly on systems where Bournal is installed and run by privileged users. Exposure is likely limited to Linux or Unix systems with Bournal installed, especially older Fedora-era packages or manually installed versions before 1.4.1. Systems without Bournal are not indicated as affected. Treat as targeted hygiene unless Bournal is deployed on shared systems. Prioritize remediation where local users have shell access or administrators run Bournal on multi-user hosts. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Bournal to 1.4.1 or a vendor-fixed package.; Review Fedora advisories if using historical Fedora packages.; Avoid running affected Bournal versions with elevated privileges..

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