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gzip: insecure temporary files

Package(s):gzip CVE #(s):CAN-2004-0970
Created:November 8, 2004 Updated:December 7, 2004
Description: Trustix developers discovered insecure temporary file creation in supplemental scripts in the gzip package which may allow local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack.
Alerts:
Mandrake MDKSA-2004:142 2004-12-06
Debian DSA-588-1 2004-11-08
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