Lack of data validation In libnss-db

Description

The Free Software Foundation (FSF) Berkeley DB NSS module (aka libnss-db) 2.2.3pre1 reads the DB_CONFIG file in the current working directory, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information via a symlink attack involving a setgid or setuid application that uses this module.

Mitigation

Update Impact

Minimal update. May introduce new vulnerabilities or breaking changes.

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