unshar (unshar.c) in sharutils 4.2.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the unsh.X temporary file.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 3.3
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade sharutils | Jul 30, 2024 | May 2, 2005 |
| Freebsd | — | Upgrade sharutils | Dec 10, 2025 | May 1, 2005 |
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