maxima: In Maxima through 5.47.0 before 51704c, the plotting facilities make use of predictable names under /tmp
CVE-2024-34490 is fixed in maxima on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2024-34490, released May 5, 2024. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.
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.
Where it's fixed
| Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | |||
| maxima · Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 5.47.0-1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2024-34490 | May 5, 2024 |
| maxima · Debian 14 | 5.47.0-1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2024-34490 | May 5, 2024 |
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