faxspool in mgetty 1.1.36 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/faxsp.##### temporary file.
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade mgetty | Jul 30, 2024 | Nov 5, 2008 |
| Freebsd | — | Upgrade mgetty+sendfax | Dec 10, 2025 | Dec 7, 2008 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade net-dialup/mgetty. | Oct 30, 2017 | Nov 5, 2008 |
| Suse | — | Upgrade g3utilsUpgrade mgetty | Aug 9, 2024 | Jul 9, 2013 |
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