CVE-2020-11867
LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.47%
Last modified
CVE-2020-11867 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Audacity through 2.3.3 saves temporary files to /var/tmp/audacity-$USER by default. After Audacity creates the temporary directory, it sets its permissions to 755. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Audacity through 2.3.3 saves temporary files to /var/tmp/audacity-$USER by default. After Audacity creates the temporary directory, it sets its permissions to 755. Any user on the system can read and play the temporary audio .au files located there.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Audacityteam | Audacity | <= 2.3.3 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 33 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 34 |
References
- https://github.com/audacity/audacity/releasesRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://salvatoresecurity.com/the-many-perils-of-tmp/Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/audacity/audacity/releasesRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://salvatoresecurity.com/the-many-perils-of-tmp/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-11867?
Audacity through 2.3.3 saves temporary files to /var/tmp/audacity-$USER by default. After Audacity creates the temporary directory, it sets its permissions to 755. Any user on the system can read and play the temporary audio .au files located there.
How severe is CVE-2020-11867?
CVE-2020-11867 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-11867?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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