CVE-2009-1214

screen: Unsafe usage of temporary file

Published Apr 1, 2009 CVSS 2.0 · 4.9 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
GNU screen 4.0.3 creates the /tmp/screen-exchange temporary file with world-readable permissions, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive session information.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2009-1213 GNU screen 4.0.3 creates the /tmp/screen-exchange temporary file with world-readable permissions, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive session information.
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 5:04 AM
Reserved
Mar 31, 2009, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 1, 2009, 10:30 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:06 PM
Severity
Public date
Jan 11, 2009, 12:00 AM