Security readout for executives and security teams
This issue affects mktexlsr in TeX Live packaging and may let a local user write to arbitrary files through a symlink attack. It matters most on shared Unix-like systems where untrusted users have shell access and mktexlsr may run with higher privileges. Exposure is most likely on systems with TeX Live or mktexlsr installed, especially multi-user hosts, build servers, research systems, or servers where local users can create symlinks in temporary directories. Treat this as a targeted local-risk issue, not an internet-scale emergency. Prioritize shared servers and build environments where local users could turn file-write behavior into service disruption or privilege-impacting changes. Mitigation focus: Check TeX Live and OS vendor guidance for CVE-2015-5701 updates.; Update affected TeX Live or distribution packages when vendor fixes are available.; Restrict local shell access on shared systems until exposure is understood..
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- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=775139CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.tug.org/svn/texlive/trunk/Build/source/texk/kpathsea/mktexlsr?view=logCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.tug.org/svn/texlive/trunk/Build/source/texk/kpathsea/mktexlsr?r1=19613&r2=22885CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1181167CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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