samtools htsjdk up to 3.0.0 util/IOUtil.java createTempDir temp file

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in samtools htsjdk up to 3.0.0. This impacts the function createTempDir of the file util/IOUtil.java. Executing a manipulation can lead to temp file. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-21126. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in samtools htsjdk up to 3.0.0 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function createTempDir of the file util/IOUtil.java. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a temp file vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-377. Creating and using insecure temporary files can leave application and system data vulnerable to attack. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The package com.github.samtools:htsjdk before 3.0.1 are vulnerable to Creation of Temporary File in Directory with Insecure Permissions due to the createTempDir() function in util/IOUtil.java not checking for the existence of the temporary directory before attempting to create it.

The weakness was shared 11/30/2022. The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-21126 since 02/24/2022. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 3.0.1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 4a4024a97ee3e87096df6ad9b22c8260bd527772 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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Class: Temp file
CWE: CWE-377
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: htsjdk 3.0.1
Patch: 4a4024a97ee3e87096df6ad9b22c8260bd527772

Timelineinfo

02/24/2022 🔍
11/30/2022 +279 days 🔍
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12/24/2022 +24 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 4a4024a97ee3e87096df6ad9b22c8260bd527772
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-21126 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-21126
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-214564

Entryinfo

Created: 11/30/2022 07:37
Updated: 12/24/2022 14:49
Changes: 11/30/2022 07:37 (52), 12/24/2022 14:45 (1), 12/24/2022 14:49 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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