CVE-2024-34490 json
In Maxima through 5.47.0 before 51704c, the plotting facilities make use of predictable names under /tmp.
published 2024-05-05 2 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2024-34830
- cvss
- 5.1
- version 3.1, CNA
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.2%
- EPSS 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 7%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
- maxima maxima 5.47.0.commit_51704c
- maxima Debian 14, Debian 13 5.47.0-1
debian advisories DEBIAN-CVE-2024-34490
CISA SSVC
- Exploitation
- Proof of concept is public
- Automatable
- no
- Technical impact
- partial
- Assessed
- 2 y ago
Exploit prediction
0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 7% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA ADP | 3.1 | 5.1 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H |
| CNA | 3.1 | 5.1 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H |
Affected products
- maxima maxima
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-377 DEPRECATED: Insecure Temporary File
References
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2024-34490
- NVD CVE-2024-34490
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