A vulnerability has been identified in Gentoo, which could be exploited by malicious users to conduct symlink attacks. This issue is caused by an error in the "sylprint.pl" script within Claws Mail that creates temporary files in an insecure manner, which could allow local attackers to overwrite files with the privileges of the user running a vulnerable application.
Credits
Vulnerability reported by Nico Golde.
ChangeLog
2008-01-10 : Initial release
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