Lack of data validation - Path Traversal In bzip2
Description
The bzexe command in bzip2 1.0.5 and earlier generates compressed executables that do not properly handle temporary files during extraction, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code by precreating a temporary directory.
Mitigation
Update Impact
Minimal update. May introduce new vulnerabilities or breaking changes.
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