# CVE-2024-34490: 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.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-34490
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.1 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0018
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: May 5, 2024

## 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.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | maxima Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 5.47.0-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2024-34490](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2024-34490.md) | May 5, 2024 |
| Linux | maxima Debian 14 | 5.47.0-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2024-34490](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2024-34490.md) | May 5, 2024 |

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