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KDEs mcoputils is reported to contain an insecure temporary file creation vulnerability. The result of this is that temporary files created by the application may use predictable filenames. A local attacker may also possibly exploit this vulnerability to execute symbolic link file overwrite attacks. This may allow an attacker to overwrite arbitrary files with the privileges of the targeted user. Privilege escalation may also be possible using this method of attack.

KDEs mcoputils is reported to contain an insecure temporary file creation vulnerability. The result of this is that temporary files created by the application may use predictable filenames. A local attacker may also possibly exploit this vulnerability to execute symbolic link file overwrite attacks. This may allow an attacker to overwrite arbitrary files with the privileges of the targeted user. Privilege escalation may also be possible using this method of attack.