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CVE-2014-3986: include/tests_webservers in Lynis before 1.5.5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlin...

include/tests_webservers in Lynis before 1.5.5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/lynis.*.unsorted file with an easily determined name.

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CVE-2014-3986 is a local file-overwrite issue in Lynis before 1.5.5. A local user could abuse a predictable temporary file name used by the webserver tests component to cause Lynis to overwrite another file. Business urgency depends on whether older Lynis versions exist on shared systems or are run with elevated privileges. Exposure is likely limited to systems running Lynis before 1.5.5. Risk is higher on multi-user Unix-like hosts where untrusted local users can create files in /tmp and where Lynis is executed by privileged accounts. Treat as a targeted cleanup item, not an emergency internet-facing incident. Prioritize shared administrative hosts, jump boxes, and servers where Lynis runs as root or through scheduled privileged tasks. Mitigation focus: Inventory Lynis installations and identify versions older than 1.5.5.; Upgrade Lynis to version 1.5.5 or later where available.; Review vendor or distribution advisories for backported fixes..

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