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CVE-2014-3982: include/tests_webservers in Lynis before 1.5.5 on AIX allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a...

include/tests_webservers in Lynis before 1.5.5 on AIX allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/lynis.##### file.

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This is a local file overwrite flaw in Lynis before 1.5.5 on AIX. A local user could abuse predictable temporary files under /tmp while Lynis runs, potentially causing another file to be overwritten. Business urgency is mainly for legacy AIX systems where Lynis is installed and run with elevated privileges. Exposure appears limited to AIX hosts running Lynis versions before 1.5.5, especially where untrusted local users exist. Impact is more serious if Lynis is executed by root or privileged automation. Prioritize remediation where legacy AIX servers are multi-user or run Lynis as root. This is not a broad internet-facing issue based on the provided sources, but privileged local file overwrite risks can affect system integrity. Mitigation focus: Find AIX systems running Lynis before 1.5.5.; Upgrade Lynis to 1.5.5 or later from trusted packaging sources.; Limit local shell access on affected AIX hosts..

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