libcurl/opts: do not save files in dirs where attackers have access #16051
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libcurl cannot fully protect against attacks where an attacker has write access to the same directory where it is directed to save files. This is particularly sensitive if you save files using elevated privileges. Previously also mentioned in VULN-DISCLOSURE-POLICY.md. Highlighted-by: Donguk Kim
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libcurl cannot fully protect against attacks where an attacker has write access to the same directory where it is directed to save files. This is particularly sensitive if you save files using elevated privileges. Previously only mentioned in VULN-DISCLOSURE-POLICY.md. Highlighted-by: Donguk Kim Closes curl#16051
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libcurl cannot fully protect against attacks where an attacker has write access to the same directory where it is directed to save files. This is particularly sensitive if you save files using elevated privileges.
Previously only mentioned in VULN-DISCLOSURE-POLICY.md.
Highlighted-by: Donguk Kim