CVE-2023-29465
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.24%
Last modified
CVE-2023-29465 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. SageMath FlintQS 1.0 relies on pathnames under TMPDIR (typically world-writable), which (for example) allows a local user to overwrite files with the privileges of a different user (who is running FlintQS).. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
SageMath FlintQS 1.0 relies on pathnames under TMPDIR (typically world-writable), which (for example) allows a local user to overwrite files with the privileges of a different user (who is running FlintQS).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sagemath | Flintqs | 1.0 |
References
- https://github.com/sagemath/FlintQS/issues/3Exploit, Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/sagemath/sage/pull/35419Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://github.com/sagemath/FlintQS/issues/3Exploit, Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/sagemath/sage/pull/35419Issue Tracking, Patch
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-29465?
SageMath FlintQS 1.0 relies on pathnames under TMPDIR (typically world-writable), which (for example) allows a local user to overwrite files with the privileges of a different user (who is running FlintQS).
How severe is CVE-2023-29465?
CVE-2023-29465 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-29465?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2023-29465?
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