Predictable Temporary File Names in SGI MIPSPro Compilers: Local User File Manipulation Vulnerability

CVE-2000-0578 · LOW Severity

AV:L/AC:H/AU:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

SGI MIPSPro compilers C, C++, F77 and F90 generate temporary files in /tmp with predictable file names, which could allow local users to insert malicious contents into these files as they are being compiled by another user.

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