CVE-2024-34490
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CVE-2024-34490 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.1/10 on the CVSS scale. In Maxima through 5.47.0 before 51704c, the plotting facilities make use of predictable names under /tmp. Thus, the contents may be controlled by a local attacker who can create files in advance with these names. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Maxima through 5.47.0 before 51704c, the plotting facilities make use of predictable names under /tmp. Thus, the contents may be controlled by a local attacker who can create files in advance with these names. This affects, for example, plot2d.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H
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- Status
- Deferred
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