CVE-2024-34490
Medium
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.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.1
Exploit probability—
ProductMaxima
PublishedMay 5, 2024
First seenMay 5, 2024
Weakness typeCWE-377CWE-377
How to fix
Update
- maxima maxima5.47.0.commit_51704c or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| maxima maxima | v < 5.47.0.commit_51704c | 5.47.0.commit_51704c |
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