# CVE-2020-35766: The test suite in libopendkim in OpenDKIM through 2.10.3 allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack against the /tmp/testkey

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2020-12-28 · Updated: 2024-08-04

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The test suite in libopendkim in OpenDKIM through 2.10.3 allows local users to gain privileges via a symlink attack against the /tmp/testkeys file (related to t-testdata.h, t-setup.c, and t-cleanup.c). NOTE: this is applicable to persons who choose to engage in the "A number of self-test programs are included here for unit-testing the library" situation.

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## References

- https://github.com/trusteddomainproject/OpenDKIM/issues/113

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