ColPack 1.0.10 9a7293a /tmp temp file

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in ColPack 1.0.10 9a7293a and classified as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file /tmp. Performing a manipulation results in temp file. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-55566. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in ColPack 1.0.10 9a7293a. This affects an unknown part of the file /tmp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a temp file vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-377. Creating and using insecure temporary files can leave application and system data vulnerable to attack. This is going to have an impact on integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

ColPack 1.0.10 through 9a7293a has a predictable temporary file (located under /tmp with a name derived from an unseeded RNG). The impact can be overwriting files or making ColPack graphing unavailable to other users.

It is possible to read the advisory at bugzilla.suse.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-55566 since 12/09/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 213234 (Fedora 40 : ColPack (2024-dd633679a9)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (213234) and EUVD (EUVD-2024-52812). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.5

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VulDB Temp Score: 4.4
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Nessus ID: 213234
Nessus Name: Fedora 40 : ColPack (2024-dd633679a9)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

12/09/2024 🔍
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06/22/2025 +195 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: bugzilla.suse.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2024-55566 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-55566
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-287283
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/09/2024 07:33
Updated: 06/22/2025 22:34
Changes: 12/09/2024 07:33 (60), 12/18/2024 03:18 (1), 12/19/2024 12:26 (2), 06/22/2025 22:34 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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